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Federal garnishment law allows up to 25% of disposable income be garnished. However, every state has laws controlling wage garnishments, the majority are more favorable to the debtor. Some states do not allow garnishment of wages at all. In any case, the debtor is allowed to choose whichever law (State or federal) that gives them the most protection. There is also the right to appeal if the debtor can prove the amount of the garnishment causes an "undue hardship". This option does not apply if the issue is child and/ or spousal support

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Q: What is the maximum percentage allowed for wage garnishment in credit card debt?
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In Virginia can your wages be garnished for credit card debt?

Yes. Virginia use federal income garnishment laws. The maximum percentage of disposable income that can be garnished for creditor debt is 25%, with 30x minimum wage ($154.50 weekly based) being exempt from garnishment. All Social Security, government pensions, public assistance and most private pension benefits are exempt from creditor garnishment or levy.


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