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Will filing a bankruptcy stop a persons paycheck from being garnished?

April 26, 2017Bankruptcy filing garnished paycheck persons

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Will filing a bankruptcy stop a persons paycheck from being garnished?

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Absolutely, YES. Many debtors file bankruptcy immediately to stop wage garnishments. All wage orders, garnishments, etc., except for child support are vacated by the automatic stay provisions under section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, (11 U.S.C. 362). Remember, a garnishment from Family Court Probation is not stopped by bankruptcy. The kids must eat.