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Wage Garnishment<\/h1>\n
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\n By Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which an employer withholds a portion of a debtor’s earnings to repay creditors. Garnishment is a fairly severe consequence and is usually used only when an employee is seriously behind on their debts.<\/p>\r\n

The types of debts that may be repaid through wage garnishment include:<\/p>\r\n