Garnishment Notification In Virginia

Summary

In Virginia, garnishment limits are 25% of disposable income or the amount by which weekly income exceeds 40 times the federal minimum wage. Certain benefits are exempt, and a court order is required. If you havent been served paperwork, you may have grounds to contest the garnishment. Consult a local attorney for specific legal advice.

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I need to speak to a lawyer about a garnishment
Hi ****, I can certainly provide some general information regarding garnishments. Could you please tell me in which state this garnishment is taking place? This will help me provide more specific information.
Virginia
Hi ****, in Virginia:
- Garnishment limits are *% of disposable income or the amount by which weekly income exceeds * times the federal minimum wage.
- Certain benefits are exempt.
- A court order is required.
For specific legal advice, consider consulting a local attorney.
I have never been served paperwork on it
In Virginia, due process requires that you be notified of a garnishment. If you haven't received any paperwork, you may have grounds to fight it. A local attorney could help you further.