Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Is it legal for the state to take half my Check?

I only make $8.00 an hour... If they took a quarter of it, I could make it but BARELY.

I can't afford my rent, let alone food.

Is it legal for them to do that?


Asked on 8/31/16, 5:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

It is legal for a garnishment of up to 50% of your paycheck if the garnishment is for support. Yes, this is legal.

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Answered on 9/05/16, 6:31 pm


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