A court order directing your employer to withhold pay for a debt.
Wage garnishment lets a creditor collect a debt by having your employer send part of your paycheck directly to them, usually after a court judgment. Federal and state law cap how much can be taken and protect a minimum amount of income. Some debts (child support, taxes) follow different rules.
Federal law generally limits garnishment to 25% of disposable earnings, with more protected for low earners.
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