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Small Claims: Garnishment

Garnishment is having money taken out of the other party's paycheck or bank account and having it sent it to you to pay the judgment you have against them. You must know where the other party works or banks before starting a garnishment.
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Generally, there are two different types of garnishments, an Earnings Garnishment and a Non-Earnings Garnishment. An Earnings Garnishment is used if the person you are trying to collect money from is receiving a paycheck. A Non-Earnings Garnishment is used if the person you are trying to collect money from does not receive a paycheck because they are not working or are self-employed, but they have a bank account or other money being held in an account.  
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The first set of forms and step-by-step checklist is for filing an Earnings Garnishment. These forms can be used if the person you are trying to collect money from is receiving a paycheck.

The second set of forms and step-by-step checklist is for filing a Non-Earnings Garnishment. These forms can be used if the person you are trying to collect money from has a bank account or other money being held.
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For qualifying low-income individuals, the courts offer a fee waiver. If you would like to request a fee waiver, you will find the form at the bottom of this page.
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Remember
The rules for garnishment can be complicated. For more information on garnishment, including who can be garnished and which process is best for your situation, please attend the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics. 

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Use the online wizard OR come visit the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic at the MJC  in the courthouse.

Earnings Garnishment Checklist & Forms

Click here for the Earnings Garnishment Checklist.
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Forms:


CV-421

Earnings Garnishment Notice

CV-422
Earnings Garnishment

CV-423
Earnings Garnishment - Exemption Notice

CV- 426
Garnishment Exemption Worksheet

CV- 424
Earnings Garnishment - Debtor's Answer

CV-427
Poverty Guidelines for Earnings

CV-425
Earnings Garnishment - Objection to Debtor's Answer and Demand for Hearing

EXAMPLE
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Sample Packet for filing an Earnings Garnishment
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Non-Earnings Garnishment Checklist & Forms

Click here for the Non-Earnings Garnishment Checklist.
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Forms:


SC-301

Small Claims Garnishment Summons and Complaint for Non-Earnings

SC-302
Garnishee Answer Non-Earnings Garnishment

SC-303
Debtor's Answer Non-Earnings Garnishment

SC-304

Creditor's Objection to Answer(s) and Demand for Hearing Non-Earnings Garnishment

Not finding what you need? For additional information, visit the Wisconsin State Law Library website.
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