Garnishment help

[jilliediane]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

I AM THE ONLY WAGE EARNER IN A FAMILY OF 3. I AM BEING SUED FOR MONEY AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT GARNISHMENT. WHAT IS THE CALIFORNIA POVERERTY LINE? HOW MUCH OF MY INCOME CAN BE PROTECTED FROM GARNISHMENT?

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

I AM THE ONLY WAGE EARNER IN A FAMILY OF 3. I AM BEING SUED FOR MONEY AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT GARNISHMENT. WHAT IS THE CALIFORNIA POVERERTY LINE? HOW MUCH OF MY INCOME CAN BE PROTECTED FROM GARNISHMENT?

I'll ignore the poor netiquette...here is your answer.

There is no poverty line.

Up to 25% of the debtor's net disposable earnings. Once the levy has been served on the employer by the sheriff or marshal, it remains in effect until the judgment has been paid in full. Because California is a community property state, the wages of a non-judgment debtor spouse are also subject to levy.