Garnishment Laws In Michigan

Summary

In Michigan, wage garnishment is generally limited to 25% of disposable earnings or the amount by which weekly income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage. Employers typically cannot start garnishing wages until after the 14-day objection period, except in cases involving court orders for child support, tax debts, or student loans.

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What state are you located in, ****? Garnishment laws vary by state.
Michigan
What type of garnishment are you facing - wage or non-wage?

In Michigan, wage garnishment is limited to *% of disposable earnings or the amount by which weekly income exceeds * times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
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What is your specific question about wage garnishment, ****?
Can my employer legally take Garnishment before the * objection period
In Michigan, employers generally cannot start garnishing wages until after the *-day objection period. However, specific circumstances may vary.
What circumstances are there?
In Michigan, exceptions might include court orders for child support, tax debts, or student loans. These may allow garnishment before the *-day objection period.