Wage garnishment is a stressful situation where a portion of your paycheck is withheld to repay a debt. For consumer debt such as credit card, medical, or personal loan debt, the employer may garnish up to 25% of disposable earnings or exceeding 30 times the federal minimum wage.
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Facing wage garnishment in California can feel overwhelming and isolating, but it doesn’t have to be an insurmountable challenge. At Kostopoulos Bankruptcy Law, located in Riverside and Oakland, CA, we specialize in helping individuals regain control over their financial situations.
To stop wage garnishment, also called wage attachment, in California, you can file a Claim of Exemption with the levying officer (usually the sheriff) to protect a portion of your wages, negotiate a payment plan with your creditor, or, in more extreme cases, file for bankruptcy, which triggers an automatic stay on all collection actions.
This guide offers a comprehensive overview of how to stop wage garnishment in California, ensuring you possess the necessary knowledge and resources to protect your income and meet your essential needs.
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Creditors will often engage in aggressive tactics to communicate with you regarding debt, including calling you at home and contacting you at work. However, there may come a time when a creditor takes legal action that could have a significant impact on your finances and future. By going through the proper process, a company can get an order from a Michigan court that takes part of your earnings to satisfy the debt you owe. The matter is termed wage garnishments in Detroit, and it is one of many options a creditor has to get paid.
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