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    MelodyL Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 30, 2005, 06:49 PM
    Can they garnish wages if you make $144 a week?
    Hello, my husband and I are both on SS disability. He was able to go to work two days a week under their ticket to work program.

    I need to know the following. If he incurs a debt, can they garnish his wages if he makes only $144 a week? I know they can't touch his social security, but if only makes $144 a week, can they really attach his wages and how much will they attach?

    Thanks much.
    Mel
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    Nov 30, 2005, 07:25 PM
    You should contact a lawyer.

    If you can't afford one, legal aid offers attornies services for free.
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    Nov 30, 2005, 07:35 PM
    Maybe I am wrong but I thought that this message board was for questions and answers. My husband is not being sued. I just wanted the information.

    Can they attach the wages of someone on social security disability who makes $144.00 a week?


    Somebody out there has to know.

    Can you advise? Thanks, liz
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    Nov 30, 2005, 09:36 PM
    Sorry to say but they most certainly can. 15% of your weekly gross income.
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    Nov 30, 2005, 09:40 PM
    Depening on the state yes they can up up to 24%.sorry, :mad:
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    Nov 30, 2005, 10:04 PM
    Taliniman... tried to rate you, but it wouldn't let me. I'm just glad that I don't live in TX... 24% WOW!
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    Dec 1, 2005, 07:26 AM
    See, I knew there were people out there who knew the answers. You guys are amazing. Now some of you say 15% and some say 24% and I believe one of you said it depends on the state.

    Is there a phone number, or a web address (or maybe someone here can help me a bit further). I live in New York City.

    So what's the percentage that they can garnish a wage of $144.00 per week.

    Imagine. You work two days and they can garnish your wages.
    Doesn't even pay to work does it?

    Thanks guys.

    Mel
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