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Wisconsin garnishment form 2025

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The document is a legal form for earnings garnishment issued by the State of Wisconsin Circuit Court. It outlines the process for creditors to collect unpaid debts from debtors' earnings through garnishment, detailing the responsibilities of the garnishee (the entity that may owe money to the debtor), including determining potential earnings owed, notifying creditors and debtors, and making payments. The form also specifies conditions under which garnishments are prioritized, such as court-ordered support payments, and provides guidelines for extensions of the garnishment.

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Begin by filling in the creditor's name and address at the top of the form. This information is crucial as it identifies who is seeking the garnishment.
Next, enter the debtor's name and address. Ensure accuracy here, as this will determine who is affected by the garnishment.
In the section for case number, input the relevant court case number associated with this garnishment.
Fill in the amounts owed: unpaid balance on judgment, unpaid post-judgment interest, estimated costs of garnishment, and total amount owed. Double-check these figures for correctness.
Review page two for instructions on determining if you owe earnings to the debtor within 13 weeks and follow through with any necessary notifications.
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What is the garnishment law in Wisconsin?

If you qualify for a complete exemption or a limitation in the amount subject to garnishment, you must give or mail a copy of the completed enclosed debtors answer form to the garnishee/employer. If your circumstances change while the garnishment is in effect, you may file a new answer form at any time.

What makes wages exempt from garnishment?

The creditor commences the garnishment by filing a summons and complaint with the court. The creditor must then personally serve the garnishment summons and complaint on the bank and the judgment debtor. A garnishee (the bank) is entitled to a $3.00 fee, which must be tendered when the summons and complaint are served.

What are the rules for wage garnishment in Wisconsin?

Federal law limits how much judgment creditors can take. The garnishment amount is limited to 25% of your disposable earnings for that week (whats left after mandatory deductions) or the amount by which your disposable earnings for that week exceed 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is less.

How to file an exemption for wage garnishment in Wisconsin?

Certain types of income are protected from wage garnishment under federal and state law. This exempt income includes Social Security, unemployment benefits, and other public benefits and in many cases, you can stop or reduce garnishment by filing a claim of exemption.