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What type of pension is an exempt from garnishment in Michigan State?
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Government pensions and Social Security can generally be garnished by only a few agencies. Student loans, IRS , child support , recouping by the government of overpayments by them . Private pensions , I wouldn't know, but no doubt someone will be along to help you shortly.
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What percent can a creditor take out of you check for a garnishment?
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What percent can be garnished if you have a single income?
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Does new york allow garnishment of wages?
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Do garnish laws apply for the state where you work or the state where you live?
Typically, garnishment laws apply to where the garnishment occurs. If for instances you live in Michigan but work and bank in Ohio, the laws of Ohio would apply. The assets are in Ohio. The garnishment is served on institutions in Ohio. It does not matter were you reside.
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Yes. The garnishment law for Michigan is not to exceed 25% of the person's disposable income.
