Before You Cash Your Check: What’s a Writ of Garnishment?
Most adults have at least heard the term “wage garnishment”. We may not know exactly how it works, but we understand that it means someone or some company or other entity is taking money out of someone’s paychecks. The following is a summary of Florida law as it applies to wage garnishments and may be useful for those seeking payment of past debts through garnishment. The applicable code that you want to consult for more details is: 2005 Florida Code