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Yes, Georgia adheres to the basic federal wage garnishment guidelines, with a maximum of 25% of disposable income subject to garnishment, with the first $154.50 of weekly wages being totally exempt.

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A spouse's wages cannot be garnished for a debt that is not theirs. Wages can only be garnished up to 25 percent under federal law.

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Your spouses wages cannot be garnished for a debt unless it is a joint debt. You are each responsible for your own debt regardless of whether it was incurred before or after marriage.

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no, this would be against the law

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