“Dear Steve,
I have wage garnishment for alimony about a 1/4 of my disposable income. I live in New Jersey but work in Pa.
I know there are limits that can be garnishment ;must my garnishment for alimony be accounted towards that limit. Can I be garnish for debts since I work in Pa and pa does not permitted wage garnishment for debts?
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Greg”
Dear Greg,
According to my internet research: (AKA Google)
WAGE GARNISHMENT EXEMPTION: Garnishment may not exceed 10% of gross salary. Monies may not be withheld if disposable weekly earnings are less than $154.50 per week or $309.00.00 every 2 weeks.
But it does appear that if your remaining income is 2.5 times the poverty level they can take up to 25% of your income.
The bottom line is that you really need to speak to a New Jersey attorney for a definitive legal answer. I’m not a lawyer and can’t give you legal advice.
