# 29 Del. C. § 5503: § Â 5503. Attachment and assignment of benefits

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## Section

- **Citation:** 29 Del. C. § 5503
- **Heading:** § Â 5503. Attachment and assignment of benefits
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 29 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter I / Section 5503

## Text

Except for orders of the Delaware Family Court for a sum certain payable on a periodic basis or for benefits payable under § 5546 of this title, the benefits provided by this chapter shall not be subject to attachment or execution and shall be payable only to the beneficiary designated and shall not be subject to assignment or transfer.

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- [29 Del. C. § 5505 § Â
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