Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland
Garnishment of wages
The garnishment placed on wages turned out to be on a part time job and the party does not make enough to satisfy the garnishment. I plan hire an investigative service to identify the full time job. My question: do I have to cancel the existing garnishment now or can I proceed with a second garnishment?
Asked on 3/27/09, 12:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Garnishment of wages
You can have multiple garnishments going at the same time. When wages are garnished, the employer must attach 25% of the after tax wages and send that amount to the judgment creditor (you), but the first $145 (except in a few counties) is exempt.
Answered on 3/27/09, 1:58 pm