Wage Garnishment

Wage garnishment is one of the most common methods used by creditors to collect debts. In most cases, the creditor must first sue you and get a judgment against you before garnishing your wages. but a few types of creditors can garnish your wages without a judgment. There are limits as to how much can be garnished from your wages. And you may have another reasons to object to the garnishment.

Below you can learn how wage garnishments work, federal and state limits on the amount that may be garnished, reasons to challenge a garnishment, and how to file an objection.

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Objecting to a Wage Garnishment

Objecting to a Wage Garnishment

If a judgment creditor is trying to garnish your wages, you can challenge it by filing an objection. The procedure to challenge a wage garnishment depends on the laws of your state, your court's procedures, and the type of debt you owe. Read on to learn more. (To learn more about what wage garnishments

Common Questions About Wage Garnishment and Bankruptcy

Can Bankruptcy's Automatic Stay Stop Wage Garnishment?

If you can’t repay your debts and you’re getting nonstop calls from debt collectors, or a creditor filed a lawsuit against you and is garnishing your wages, bankruptcy could be the answer. The automatic stay order put in place when you file for bankruptcy stops most collection actions, including wage garnishments.

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