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An Experienced Team of Wage Garnishment Lawyers that Gets Results
We are a boutique law firm with a family atmosphere. We realize that our clients are in need of help and we make it our mission to create the most comfortable environment possible. Over the last 30 years, we have been providing legal services pertaining to bankruptcy, workers compensation and disability to the Athens, Georgia metropolitan area. We have assisted all types of clients from commercial businesses to individuals.
Wage Garnishment
A wage garnishment occurs when a court orders a portion of a person’s earnings to be withheld to satisfy a debt. When your wages are being garnished, the payroll department at your job will calculate the amount to be withheld and pay it to the creditor on your behalf.
Need-to-Knows About Georgia Garnishment Law
When faced with a garnishment issue, it is important to know your rights as well. Here are a few important details about wage garnishment;
- Title III of the Consumer Credit Protection Act is a federal law that protects someone who is subject to garnished wages. The law limits the amount that can be taken from the employee’s check and protects them from being terminated for a single garnishment.
- Ordinary garnishments cannot exceed the lesser of two amounts: 25 percent of disposable income or the amount by which the person’s income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage.
- Child support or alimony garnishments amounts may be higher. The law allows for a garnishment of 50-60 percent of an employee’s disposable income.
- A tax garnishment may be levied to collect back taxes owed to the federal or state governments.
How Can You Stop Wage Garnishment?
Once a garnishment has been ordered by the courts, your employer’s payroll department is bound by the order. They are not allowed to refuse the garnishment order and you are not able to change the amount withheld. If you are facing a wage garnishment in Georgia, you have a few options available to stop garnishment:
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be an option if you have a steady income that can otherwise cover your debts. This type of bankruptcy allows you to reorganize your debt and make an arrangement to pay your debts over the next three to five years.
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy will offer immediate protection from collection activity, including some garnishments. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be used to liquidate consumer debt. It does not apply to tax debt or family obligations like back child support or alimony payments.
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Our bankruptcy attorneys are dedicated to treating clients like family and making client needs a priority. We have specialized experience in assisting clients who are facing foreclosure on their homes, or have already had their homes foreclosed upon. Morgan & Morgan also specializes in matters of bankruptcy, real estate, immigration and debt collection defense. Let us help you with your debt relief, start your free consultation now by contacting us today at (706) 548-7070 to learn more about how our team of experienced attorneys can help you through these challenging times.
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