Request for Garnishment (To Attach Earnings) - Kansas

Request for Garnishment (To Attach Earnings) is a legal document that was released by the Kansas District Courts - a government authority operating within Kansas.

FAQ

Q: What is a garnishment?
A: Garnishment is a legal process where a creditor can collect a debt by taking money directly from a debtor's wages or bank account.

Q: What is a request for garnishment (to attach earnings)?
A: A request for garnishment (to attach earnings) is a legal document that a creditor files to initiate the process of garnishing a debtor's wages.

Q: What is the purpose of a request for garnishment?
A: The purpose of a request for garnishment is for a creditor to collect a debt owed by a debtor by seizing a portion of the debtor's wages.

Q: What is the process for filing a request for garnishment in Kansas?
A: To file a request for garnishment in Kansas, the creditor must first obtain a judgment from the court against the debtor. Then, they must complete a request for garnishment form and provide it to the debtor's employer.

Q: Is there a limit to how much can be garnished from a debtor's wages in Kansas?
A: Yes, in Kansas, the maximum amount that can be garnished from a debtor's wages is typically 25% of their disposable earnings.

Q: Can a debtor's employer fire them for having their wages garnished?
A: No, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee solely because their wages are being garnished.