I received a garnishment through my employment; can the creditor also garnish my checking account?

I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area of the law.  In most states, if there is an order of weekly payments, that means that the creditor must wait for those payments.  if the debtor fails to make the weekly payments then the creditor may go after the checking account without your notice.  I suggest talking to the creditor about paying a discounted lump sum to satisfy the judgment and let them know that it could wind up with no money if you declare bankruptcy.  most creditors will work with you as they do not want to lose out.  once the you declare bk, the debt is no longer valid.