A Creditor Wants to Take Money from Your Wages or Bank Account

People’s Law School
Explains how your creditor can take some of your wages or money from your bank account, the laws to protect you, and what benefits are protected from garnishment. It explains how to apply to set aside a garnishing order, how to file and serve the application, and what could happen at a court hearing.
Last reviewed April 2024
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