what is the garnishment law
Question Details: how many garnishments can go on at once ?what is the maxium percintage they can take out of a weekly check ?
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You can have as many garnishments as you have creditors. However, pursuant to federal law the collective amount that may be taken out of a paycheck is 25%; state law may be less than that.
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