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Perhaps, such a decision is left to the descretion of the judge who is hearing the case. Many judges are sympathetic to those persons who have made a "good faith" attempt at honoring their financial obligations and now have acceptable reasons for not being able to continue to do so. A judge cannot disallow a judgment creditor from garnishing wages if the state law permits the action. But a judge can set the garnishment percentage at a level that will not constitute a hardship on the defendant or their dependents. States that do not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt are: Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina. All other states allow wage garnishment, but some states such as Florida make it very difficult for a judgment creditor to implement the action.

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Q: Can you be exempted from garnishment if you can prove hardship through medical expenses and being a single parent?
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