What is the maxiam fee I can charge someone for garnishment withholdings
The state applies federal guidelines to wage garnishment judgments. The maximum amount is 25% of disposable income with the first $154.50 (weekly based) being exempt from garnishment action.
Yes, as is most other forms of federal income except wages.
The maximum amount by federal guidelines is 25% of disposable income. Some states have their own garnishment laws which are usually less. If the state percentage of garnishment is less then the federal that will be the one imposed.
If your income is earned in Mississippi, then the laws of wage garnishments for Mississippi will apply. I was unaware Texas did not allow for such a thing.
Yes. Virginia use federal income garnishment laws. The maximum percentage of disposable income that can be garnished for creditor debt is 25%, with 30x minimum wage ($154.50 weekly based) being exempt from garnishment. All Social Security, government pensions, public assistance and most private pension benefits are exempt from creditor garnishment or levy.
That is determined by the laws of the state in which the judgment debtor resides. The maximum amount is 25% after disposable income with an amount equal to the weekly based federal or state minimum wage amount being exempt from garnishment.
YES, and the laws of the state you reside in might protect you from garnishment when you income / assets are below some threshold(s).
Typically, garnishment laws apply to where the garnishment occurs. If for instances you live in Michigan but work and bank in Ohio, the laws of Ohio would apply. The assets are in Ohio. The garnishment is served on institutions in Ohio. It does not matter were you reside.
Since your question is in financail aid I assume you're asking about garnishment for a federal student loan or grant. They can garnish up to 25% of your income for those in all 50 states, even if state law prohibits or restricts garnishment. They do not need to take you to court to do so. Also, don't expect a tax return.
If it's a federally-guaranteed student loan, they can do administrative wage garnishment in ANY state.
The maximum garnishment permitted under California is found under California laws and regulations.
To get a wage garnishment lowered, one may file a claim of exemption. There are state laws that provide various protections that one may claim to reduce a garnishment.