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All states allow wage garnishments.
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Yes, Georgia allows wage garnishment for various types of debts, such as child support, taxes, student loans, and court judgments. The amount that can be garnished depends on the type of debt and other factors, like the individual's income. Employers must comply with the garnishment order issued by the court.
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You live in Ga you have a garnishment for child support and now you are being garnished by a creditor can they take both garnishment out of yourof my pay at the same time?
Yes, in Georgia, multiple garnishments can be taken from your wages at the same time. However, federal law limits the total amount that can be garnished from your wages in a single pay period. The combined amount taken for child support and creditor garnishment cannot exceed this limit. Be sure to verify the specific rules and regulations in Georgia regarding wage garnishment.
Can your wages be garnished in Florida if you are a single mother?
Yes, in Florida, wages can be garnished for child support payments regardless of the parent's marital status. This means that as a single mother, your wages could be garnished to enforce child support orders.
How many garnishment can you have?
The number of garnishments you can have depends on state laws and can vary. In general, multiple creditors can garnish your wages simultaneously, but there are usually limits on the total percentage of your wages that can be garnished to prevent excessive financial hardship. It is important to consult a legal professional for guidance on your specific situation.
What are the Garnishment laws in Kansas?
In Kansas, creditors can garnish wages for unpaid debts, but the amount they can take is limited to 25% of disposable earnings per week. Certain types of income, such as Social Security benefits and unemployment compensation, are exempt from garnishment in Kansas. Employees cannot be fired for one garnishment, but if they have multiple garnishments, they may be at risk of termination.
What is the wage garnishment law in the state of NJ?
In New Jersey, wage garnishment is limited to 10% of gross earnings or 25 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is greater. Certain types of income, such as Social Security and disability benefits, are typically exempt from garnishment. Employees cannot be fired for a single wage garnishment.
Can wages in Alabama be garnisheed for alimony?
Yes. N.C. does not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. It does allow garnishment for court ordered spousal maintenance and/or child support.
Does the state of Texas allow garnishment of wages for a repossessed house?
No In Texas your wages can be garnished by the IRS or Child Support only
Does Texas law allow judgments by the courts to garnish wages for credit card debt?
Yes, Texas allows garnishment of wages for credit card debit
If they ganish your wages then you quit your job what can they do then?
NO, wages, NO garnishment.
Can a bank garnish your wages for a car repo of 15K and how does it affect your credit?
YES, unless you are in a state that doesnt allow garnishment.
Does Florida state law allow garnishment of wages by creditors and if so what is the maximum garnishment?
At present four U.S. states - North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas - do not allow wage garnishment at all except for debts related to taxes, child support, federally guaranteed student loans, and court-ordered fines or restitution for a crime the debtor committed. Normally the maximum is 25% of wages.
Can wages be garnished in Pennsylvania?
State law does not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. It does allow garnishment for child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), federal and/or state taxes; and in some instances judgments pertaining to personal injury and/or property damage.
Vehicle repossession in Texas and wage garnishment?
TEXAS PROHIBITS ANY CREDITORS FROM WAGE GARNISHMENT...THEY DO NOT ALLOW IT...THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT CAN GARNISH YOUR WAGES IN TEXAS ARE STUDENT LOANS, IRS, CHILD SUPPORT....YOU CAN GOOGLE TEXAS WAGE GARNISHMENT AND PRINT OUT THE INFORMATION...
Owe Capital One 1300 and aspire 950 can they garnish your wages?
A person's wages can only be garnished after due process of law. A lawsuit won by the creditor will result in a judgment award which may possibly be used as a wage garnishment. Four states do not allow the garnishment of wages for creditor debt, they are Texas, PA., S.C. and N.C.
DO EMPLOYERS IN GRAND JUNCTION ALLOW GARNISHMENT OF WAGES ON CREDIT CARDS?
Not generally but you would be better off contacting the court or a lawyer regarding this.
Can a credit card company garnish your wages in North Carolina?
No, N.C. law does not allow wage garnishment when it pertains to credit card debt.
Can a wages be garnished in Texas for a SBA loan?
The state of Texas does allow for the garnishment of wages other than child support and school loans. Tax returns and other federal monies can be garnished.
