What is the difference between a wage and an other than wage garnishment?
A wage garnishment is an order sent to the debtors employer. The clerks office sends it by either certified mail or by bailiff after the $85.00 fee is paid and the paperwork is completed. Ohio is a continuous garnishment state the wage garnishment falls under this category. An other than wage garnishment is an order issued anywhere else after a $40.00 fee is paid. A $1.00 check or money order made out to the bank is also required when filing. Examples of these are bank account or commission. This is not a continuous garnishment.
