Garnishment Information and Instructions for the Judgment Creditor (Plaintiff) and the Garnishee - Wyoming

Garnishment Information and Judgment Creditor (Plaintiff) and the Garnishee is a legal document that was released by the Wyoming Circuit Court - a government authority operating within Wyoming.

FAQ

Q: What is a garnishment?A: A garnishment is a legal process where a portion of someone's wages or assets are withheld to pay off a debt.

Q: Who is the judgment creditor?A: The judgment creditor is the person or entity that has obtained a court judgment against a debtor.

Q: Who is the garnishee?A: The garnishee is the party who holds the funds or assets that will be withheld in a garnishment.

Q: What are the steps for garnishing wages?A: The steps for garnishing wages include obtaining a court judgment, serving a garnishment order to the employer, and collecting a portion of the debtor's wages directly from the employer.

Q: What are the steps for garnishing a bank account?A: The steps for garnishing a bank account include obtaining a court judgment, serving a garnishment order to the bank, and collecting a portion of the debtor's funds directly from the bank.

Q: How much can be garnished from wages?A: In Wyoming, up to 25% of a debtor's disposable earnings can be garnished.

Q: How much can be garnished from a bank account?A: In Wyoming, up to the amount necessary to satisfy the judgment can be garnished from a bank account.

Q: Are there any exemptions from garnishment?A: Certain types of income, such as Social Security benefits, are exempt from garnishment in Wyoming.

Q: What should the garnishee do upon receiving a garnishment order?A: The garnishee should review the order carefully, withhold the appropriate amount, and provide a response to the court within the specified timeframe.

Q: Can a garnishment be contested?A: Yes, a garnishment can be contested by the debtor or garnishee if there are valid grounds for objection.