judgment garnishment exemption

[kgenie]

Washington state

My father has a judgment that the creditor is using to garnish his wages. He only makes enough money to pay his rent and living expenses.

Can he be exempt if we can prove he cannot afford to live on his current income if there were garnishments?

[Antigone*of*Greece]

Originally Posted by kgenie

Washington state

My father has a judgment that the creditor is using to garnish his wages. He only makes enough money to pay his rent and living expenses.

Can he be exempt if we can prove he cannot afford to live on his current income if there were garnishments?

Public Benefits / Entitlements: Unemployment compensation, unlimited amount [50.40.020]; workers' compensation, unlimited amount [51.32.040]; aid to families with dependent children, unlimited amt [74.13.070]; crime victims' compensation, unlimited amount [7.68.070]; general assistance, unlimited amt [74.04.280]; old-age assistance, unlimited amt [74.08.210]

The State of Washington has exempted the income above from seizure. If he is working and his wages are from a normal job then an exemption isn't likely.

Perhaps you can help your father out until his judgement is paid off, or maybe he can get another job.

Hope this answers your question.