Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — support of a spouse
Federal maritime statutes and judicial precedent protect seaman wages from general attachment, but specifically permit legal garnishment or attachment for court-ordered child support and the financial support of a legal spouse.
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