The Alabama Motion to Stop Wage Garnishment with Declaration and Claim of Exemption for Wages is a legal document used to stop the garnishment of wages by a creditor. This motion is filed in the Circuit Court of the county where the debtor resides. It includes a declaration of the debtor's wages and an exemption claim for a portion of those wages. The debtor must prove that they meet the criteria for exemption set out in Alabama law. There are two types of Alabama Motion to Stop Wage Garnishment with Declaration and Claim of Exemption for Wages: 1. The Head of Household Exemption — This type of exemption may be claimed if the debtor is the head of their household and earns less than $750 per week or $3150 per month. 2. The Social Security Benefits Exemption — This type of exemption may be claimed if the debtor is receiving Social Security benefits and their wages are below $750 per week or $3150 per month. The Alabama Motion to Stop Wage Garnishment with Declaration and Claim of Exemption for Wages must be completed and filed in court in order for it to be effective. Once it is filed, a hearing will be scheduled to determine whether the debtor is eligible for the exemption. If the court finds that the debtor is eligible, the garnishment of wages will be stopped.