What is Garnishment?
A '''garnishment''' is the means for collecting money judgments against a [[defendant]] by ordering third parties to pay [[money]] directly toward the [[plaintiff]]. '''Wage garnishments''' are a process of deducting money off employees' monetary compensation (including their [[salary]]); these types of garnishments continue until entire debts are paid and can be taken for any [[debt]], however usual examples are: # [[child support]] # defaulted [[Student loan|student loans]] # [[tax]] Wage garnishments can adversely affect credit reputation or one's ability to open bank accounts. [[Category:Law]] {{stub}}