This form is a Suggestion for a Writ of Garnishment. Plaintiff obtained a judgment against defendant and in the process of collection, the plaintiff requests that garnishment be placed on the property of the defendant to satisfy the judgment. Therefore, the court orders that a writ of garnishment be granted in favor of plaintiff.
Pennsylvania Suggestion for Writ of Garnishment
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Pennsylvania has strong protections for consumers against garnishment ? in fact, 100% of wages or salary are exempt from garnishment. In addition, Pennsylvania has broad exemptions for things like pensions or retirement benefits, worker's compensation, unemployment benefits, and usually life insurance benefits.
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request that you stop the wage garnishment that is currently being imposed on me. I am unable to make the payments at this time due to [insert reason, such as financial hardship]. I have attached documentation that supports my claim.
The creditor can often place a lien on your property, such as a house or car. The lien must usually be paid off before you can sell the property. Seize assets. Sometimes, a creditor can get a court order to seize other assets or personal property you own, such as a vehicle or real estate, to satisfy the debt.
You can also stop most garnishments by filing for bankruptcy. Your state's exemption laws determine the amount of income you'll be able to keep. (If you're unable to pay your bills, learn which debts get wiped out in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.)
If the debt is still with the original lender or creditor and they've already won a wage garnishment court order, it may be difficult to negotiate a payment plan, but it's still worth asking. Call the creditor and explain your situation. Ask if there are options to get on a payment plan that you can afford.
Under Pennsylvania law, up to 50% of an individual's earnings could be withheld for child support if they are also currently supporting a child or spouse who is not subject to a court order. If they are not supporting an additional spouse or a child, up to 60% of their wages could be garnished.
Pennsylvania is not the easiest state to collect in. Debtors have a huge advantage when it comes to PA debt collection. The primary reasons are that ?Marital Property? can be exempt, and Plaintiffs are not allowed to garnish wages (with a few minor exceptions i.e. landlord/tenant).
Pennsylvania does permit what is called "bank garnishment." This means if you have money in a bank, a creditor may obtain a judgment against you in court and garnish whatever money is deposited there ? even if that money is from a direct deposit of wages. Once the money is in the bank, it is subject to garnishment.