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Garnishment Notification Letter 2026

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This document is a Garnishment Notification informing an employee that their wages will be garnished due to a court-ordered judgment for debt repayment. It outlines the percentage of disposable earnings to be deducted, the pay dates for these deductions, and provides instructions on how to stop the garnishment if desired.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Garnishment Notification Letter in the editor.
Begin by entering the 'Date' at the top of the letter. This should reflect when you are sending the notification.
Fill in the 'Employee Name' and 'Employee Number' fields accurately to ensure proper identification.
Input the 'Social Security Number' and 'Garnishment Number' as required for legal compliance.
In the body of the letter, specify the percentage of disposable earnings that will be deducted. This is crucial for clarity.
Indicate on which pay dates deductions will occur by checking the appropriate boxes provided.
If applicable, note any conditions under which deductions will cease, such as after a specific garnishment number is satisfied.
Conclude by signing off with your 'Company Name' and 'Title', ensuring all enclosures are included before sending.

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Is garnishment good or bad?

Garnishment is primarily a reduction of income, which can be burdensome for those already struggling to make ends meet. The garnishment doesnt just hurt your budget, but it can also drag down your credit scores.

What to do if I get a garnishment letter?

If a wage garnishment notice was sent to an old address, you may have grounds to dispute improper service. Contact the agency promptly to explain the situation and request documentation of the debt and garnishment process. You can negotiate payment plans or challenge the garnishment if you were not properly notified.

What is the garnishment rule in Maryland?

A creditor may not garnish more than 25% of your wages per pay period. For individuals earning minimum wage or near minimum wage, you must be left with an amount equal to 30 times the Maryland minimum hourly wage.

Will I be notified if my check is garnished?

Once a creditor has a judgment against you, they can request a garnishment order from the court in most states. At this point, you should receive another notification about the garnishment itself. Your employer will also receive a notice, as theyre legally required to withhold a portion of your wages.

What happens if you have a garnishment?

Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which a persons earnings are required by court order to be withheld by an employer for the payment of a debt such as child support.

How do you tell if you are being garnished?

Look for unexplained deductions on your pay stub, such as new line items labeled garnishment or levy. A sudden decrease in your take-home pay is also a red flag. Your employer is legally required to notify you when they receive a garnishment order, detailing the reason, amount, and your rights to contest it.

What does a garnishment letter mean?

A wage garnishment is a court order or official notice directing an employer to collect funds from an employee to fulfill certain financial obligations or debts, such as child support, student loans, tax levies, etc.

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