After paying monthly household needs such as rent electric etc. and left with 3 dollars how much if any can be garnished from your pay

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After paying monthly household needs such as rent electric etc. and left with 3 dollars how much if any can be garnished from your pay

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Asked on June 18, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida

Answers:

N. K., Member, Iowa and Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

When determining how much to garnish from your pay, a court will figure out how much you need for basic living expenses such as rent, utility, food, etc.

If you have very little left or nothing left to be garnished, then garnishment will probably not be allowed.


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