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Wage Garnishment

April 15, 2015 by: Content Team

Wage garnishment is a legal procedure by which an individual’s earnings are withheld to repay a creditor. Wage garnishment takes place after the creditor has filed a civil lawsuit, and been granted a judgment against the debtor in court. In some cases, however, a court order is not required. Wage garnishment laws vary by jurisdiction, but most allow creditors to […]

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