A Washington Writ of Garnishment For Continuing Lien On Earnings is a court order that requires a garnishee (the employer or other party) to withhold and turn over a portion of a debtor’s earnings to the creditor. This type of garnishment is different from a one-time garnishment, which is a single payment to the creditor. A continuing garnishment is a long-term obligation that continues until the debt is paid in full. There are two types of Washington Writ of Garnishment For Continuing Lien On Earnings: 1. Wage Garnishment: A wage garnishment is a court order that requires a garnishee to withhold a portion of the debtor’s wages and turn that money over to the creditor. The amount withheld is based on the debtor’s salary, the amount owed to the creditor, and the state’s maximum garnishment limits. 2. Bank Account Garnishment: A bank account garnishment is a court order that requires the garnishee to freeze the debtor’s bank accounts and turn over any funds in the accounts to the creditor. The amount of the funds that can be taken is based on the amount owed to the creditor and the state’s maximum garnishment limits.