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In the US, a defaulted student loan is turned over from the Guarantee agency to a Federally approved collection agency. This collection agency can garnish your wages. If your loans are with various lenders and turned over to multiple collection agencies after default, then I think it would be possible to have multiple garnishments, but collectively they can not be more than 15% of your salary. If more than 15% is being taken, then you should contact the Ombudsmans office at the Dept of Education. He is there to help you.
If you want help consolidating your defaulted loans and stopping the garnishment, click on the link at the bottom of this text box.
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What has the author Amorette Nelson Bryant written?
Amorette Nelson Bryant has written: 'Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment' 'Federal and state garnishment' -- subject(s): Assignments, Attachment and garnishment, Law and legislation, Payroll deductions, States, Wages
Would a state or federal garnishment be less as applied to a student loan in New York state?
The maximum federal garnishment is 25% the maximum NY state garnishment is 10% (this does not apply to child support or spousal maintenance). Therefore the state garnishment would be the lowest, but if the student loan(s) are federally subsidized the law may allow for the higher federal garnishment to be used depending upon the person's financial status. Such issues as being disabled, head of household, and so forth would be a factor in the percentage of garnishment allowed.
Can you still get federal financial aid after a wage garnishment?
If you are still in default on a federal student loan, no.
If you file chapter 7 will a garnishment stop immediately Also will you be eligible for a refund on any of the garnishment already deducted you?
YES
Can a lender (a bank/mortgage co.)garnish federal retirement funds ?
Federal retirement funds are exempt from garnishment except if the garnishment is coming from any branch of the federal government. Why don't you offer a reasonable settlement and see if the bank is willing to work with you.
Can your check be garnished to pay a medical bill if you only work part-time?
Maybe. Federal or state law determines the percentage of wage garnishment. Under federal law the maximum garnishment is 25% or 30 x minimum wage/$382.50 with the first $217.50 of disposable income being exempt. If the state where the garnishee resides has a garnishment percentage less than the federal allowance, (many do), that will be the maximum amount subject to garnishment.
Wage garnishment in Louisiana?
Federal loan, federal law. They can garnish 25% without even taking you to court.
Can child support garnish pell grants?
Federal Pell Grants are exempt from garnishment.
Can you sue the federal government for not following their own rules about garnishment of social security?
You can try.
Wage garnishment laws in Pennsylvania?
The state does not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. It does, however, allow garnishment action for child support and federal and/or state tax arrearages. In some instances it will also allow garnishment for spousal maintenance which is often determined by the circumstances the case being addressed.
What is the percentage that can be garnished from your wages during a foreclosure on your home in the state of Florida?
The state uses the federal garnishment amount of 25% of disposable weekly income with the first $154.50 being exempt from garnishment. Tennesee garnishment are generally allowed for a maximum of three months and then the garnishment order must be renewed by the garnisher.
Are social security in the state of Ohio exempt from garnishment laws?
Social security benefits are generally protected from garnishment by federal law, but there are exceptions for certain debts such as child support, alimony, and federal taxes. It's important to check with a legal expert or attorney in Ohio to understand the specific regulations regarding garnishment of social security benefits in that state.
