Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

State legal garnishment

I would simply like to know what percent of your wages can be garnished from your payroll check in the state of California for a debt owed.


Asked on 2/25/04, 5:03 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: State legal garnishment

I haven't looked it up recently, my best guess is 25%, or 10% for a federal student loan, or as much as 33-50% of take-home pay for child support.

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Answered on 2/25/04, 5:28 pm


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