Illinois Judgment Debtors Motion To Claim Exemption In Non-Wage Garnishment Proceedings is a legal motion used by debtors in the state of Illinois to prevent a creditor from garnishing their non-wage property. The motion allows the debtor to claim an exemption from the garnishment of their non-wage property, such as bank accounts, real estate, and other assets. This motion can be used to protect the debtor’s property from being seized by a creditor in order to satisfy a debt. There are two types of exemptions available: the Federal Exemption and the Illinois Exemption. The Federal Exemption protects certain assets from being seized by a creditor, including Social Security payments, veterans’ benefits, and government-backed student loans. The Illinois Exemption protects a debtor’s state-regulated retirement plans, homestead, and other personal property.