Legal Question in Consumer Law in Minnesota

garnishment

I am making 7.35 per hour and paying 93 dollars child support every two weeks. Am I eligible to claim an exemption based on Minn Statute 571.912 Form of exemption notice.

(11) all of a debtor's after tax earnings below 40 times

the federal minimum wage.

I do not know if I qualify for this exemption based on my income.

Could you tell me if I do? Thank you


Asked on 1/29/04, 9:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: garnishment

This is a tax question, not a legal question. Child support is not counted as pre-tax income; it is an expense. Your clue to this is that the Court assesses child support on after-tax income, not gross income. ATo know about your entitlement to exemptions, you'll need to consult an accountant.

Read more
Answered on 1/30/04, 9:12 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Consumer Law questions and answers in Minnesota