Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Wisconsin

Stopping Wage Garnishment with Bankruptcy

Once a bankruptcy is filed with the bankrutpcy court, most collection activities (including garnishment) as to past debts must be stopped under a federal injunction. If the creditor does not stop the garnishment, your bankruptcy attorney should send the creditor a letter reminding him of this duty. If the creditor does not obey, he can be fined and forced to pay your attorney fees for making him stop. Any amounts which are still collected after the bankruptcy is filed should be returned to you. Additionally, large amounts collected within 90 days before your bankruptcy filing date can be recovered if they can be claimed as exempt.