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Ordinary garnishments Under Title III, the amount that an employer may garnish from an employee in any workweek or pay period is the lesser of: 25% of disposable earnings -or- The amount by which disposable earnings are 30 times greater than the federal minimum wage.

Federal law limits the amount of earnings that may be garnished to 25 percent of the debtor's disposable income. (Disposable earnings are the amount of earnings left after legally required deductions e.g., federal, state taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurance and medical insurance.)

Incorrect Judgement. If you feel a judgement is not correct, it may be possible to stop the wage garnishment. Reasons vary for an improper judgment. For example, if deductions are made by your employer without a court order or your permission, the deduction may not be legal.

Federal law limits the amount of earnings that may be garnished to 25 percent of the debtor's disposable income. (Disposable earnings are the amount of earnings left after legally required deductions e.g., federal, state taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurance and medical insurance.)

After you obtain a judgment, you file a Request for Writ of Garnishment of Wages (DC-CV-065). To complete the form, you need to know the name and address of the debtor's employer, the amount of the judgment and any additional money owed (such as court costs and interest.)

Maryland follows the federal law (CCPA) on the limits of what can be garnished: Up to 50% of disposable earnings may be garnished if you are currently supporting a spouse or a child who isn't the subject of the order. Up to 60% of disposable earnings may be taken if you are not supporting another spouse or child.