Garnishment is a legal process by which a creditor seeks to obtain payment from a debtor by taking a portion of the debtor's wages or bank account funds. This is typically done through legal proceedings.
Garnishment is a legal process where a court orders an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages, directing the funds to the court or a party that has secured a legal judgment against the employee. This can occur in situations such as divorce settlements or debt repayment.
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