Do all creditors need a court order before garnishing wages?

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Yes, the only exceptions are the IRS and state revenue agencies, even those can be subject to appeal. Some states do not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt they are, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Pennsylvania.

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