Garnishments
Garnishment Basics (run time: approximately 18 minutes)
In this module we discuss what a garnishment is, the garnishment life cycle, forms and briefly touch on other general topics associated with garnishments. We also discuss the importance of the effective date on a garnishment form.
Garnishment Disposable Income (run time: approximately 12 minutes)
In this module we discuss what disposable income is, why we need to calculate disposable income and finally how to process disposable income with a specific example.
Garnishments Reference Guide (run time: approximately 20 minutes)
A Garnishment is a court-ordered method of debt collection in which a portion of a person’s salary is paid to a creditor. This reference guide will provide quick access to basic tools and resources needed to understand the legal documentation required to process salary garnishments. By the end of this guide, you should be familiar with the required garnishment terminology, the characteristics of a garnishment, the six-step process, and the forms used to complete the process.
References:
- Garnishment Characteristics
- Completion Guide for STD 639CFS - Salary Garnishment Child Support/Family Support Form
- Completion Guide for STD 639 - Salary Garnishment Form