What is the maximum percent of wage garnishment?

Answer 1

When it pertains to creditor debt, the maximum federal amount is allowed. The percentage is 25% of the debtor's disposable income with the first $154.50 (based on weekly salary) being exempt from attachment. The above does not apply to child support (max. 50%) or federal and/or state tax arrearages.

Answer 2

Kansas uses Federal garnishment guidelines. The maximum that can be garnished is 25% with the first $154.50 (weekly based) of disposable income being exempt. Example: Weekly take home $500 minus $154.50 equals $345.50 times .25 equals $86.37. ($86.37 would be the weekly garnishment amount).

Answer 3

The amount of pay subject to garnishment is based on an employee's disposable earnings, which is the amount left after legally required deductions are made such as taxes. For ordinary garnishments, not for support, bankruptcy, or any state or federal tax, the weekly amount may not exceed the lesser 25%.

Answer 4

States set their own laws for wage garnishment. Some states do not allow wage garnishment by creditors but will allow it when it pertains to child and/or spousal support, tax arrears and some court ordered restitutions. The maximum allowed is 25% of disposable wages with the first $154.50 being totally exempt. In most states the percentage is lower and can also be modified or increased by the judge issuing the garnishment order. The 25% maximum does not apply to child support.
depends on what state you live in....google state wage garnishments and a list of all the states should pop up and you will be able to pick your state and it should go into detail about wage garnishments about your state..
any amount the court deems adequate
The maximum garnishment is 25% of disposable income with the first $154.50 of weekly wages exempt. Many states establish their own garnishment amounts rather instead of using federal guidelines. If the state of residency's garnishment amount is less than that of the 25% federal that is the percentage used. South Carolina, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Texas do not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt, several other states that allow garnishment set the exempted weekly wage much higher than the federal $154.50 allowance. All garnishment action is subject to appeal and modification if it constitutes an undue hardship upon the garnishee or the garnishee's dependents. These guidelines apply to creditor debt only and not to federal or state income tax garnishments or a garnishment for child support and in some cases,spousal maintenance (alimony).
The court will determine the amount of the garnish. You need to tell the court ALL your financial circumstances.

Answer 5

They can ONLY take 25% of your disposable income.

Answer 6

25%

Answer 7

65%