### Question
How does the law define disposable earnings?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1672*, **disposable earnings** is defined as:

> that part of the earnings of any individual remaining after the deduction from those earnings of any amounts required by law to be withheld

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1672*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II-RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT**

