Which States Do Not Allow Wage Garnishment?

State Garnishment Laws
If a state law is less restrictive, the federal law prevails. While all states allow wage garnishment for child support and unpaid state taxes, four states — North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas — don't allow wage garnishment for creditor debts.

Can states garnish wages in other states?

If you live in one state and have a judgment against you in another state, the judgment creditor can move the judgment to your state and commence collections, including wage garnishment if your state's law allows it.

Can I avoid a wage garnishment?

California law permits certain parties to obtain an exemption from wage garnishment. An exemption can be used to stop or at least reduce the amount of the garnishment. Debtors seeking an exemption must demonstrate that they are unable to support themselves and their families with the garnishment order in place.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

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