Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which a debtor’s earnings are required by court order to be withheld by an employer for the payment of a debt (credit card bills, loans, lawsuit judgements). Normally, a sheriff issues the order to comply with the garnishment. 

 

Garnishments normally occur when the creditor files againts the debtor and wins in court. After it is approved, the creditor is required to give the debtor notice that the garnishment have been approved. Individuals should note, however, that certain incomes cannot be taken from a wage garnishment these inlcude:

 

• Retirement Funds / Benefits

• Social Security

• Workers Compensation

• Unemployment

• Public Assistance

 

Carey has years of knowlegdge available to help his clients disposal. If you need to stop wage garnishments, do not hesistate to give us a call.