The Hawaii Judgment Debtors Motion Return or Release of Wages Exempt From Garnishment is a document used to protect a debtor's wages from garnishment in Hawaii. It is filed by the debtor in response to a creditor's motion for the garnishment of wages (also known as a wage garnishment). The file must be filed with the court and served to the creditor and/or the garnishee. Upon filing, the court will decide whether to grant the wage exemption. The two main types of Hawaii Judgment Debtors Motion Return or Release of Wages Exempt From Garnishment are: 1. Exemption from Garnishment: The debtor may be granted an exemption from garnishment if they can demonstrate that their wages are necessary to meet their basic living expenses. This includes wages that are needed for food, clothing, housing, transportation, medical expenses, and taxes. 2. Release of Wages: The debtor may be granted a release of wages if they can demonstrate that the wages are necessary to pay for an essential service such as child support or alimony. The court must determine that the wages are necessary for the essential service before granting the release. In order to apply for either an exemption from garnishment or a release of wages, the debtor must submit a properly completed Hawaii Judgment Debtors Motion Return or Release of Wages Exempt From Garnishment to the court. The form must include information about the debtor's income, expenses, assets, and debts. The court will then review the application and decide whether to grant the exemption or release.