Wage Garnishment in Kansas
How much of your paycheck can be garnished in Kansas and how to claim an exemption.
Short answer: Follows the federal limit: the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount above 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage. K.S.A. 60-2310(b)
| Wage garnishment limit | Follows the federal limit: the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount above 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage. One creditor may not issue more than one wage garnishment against the same debtor in any 30-day period. Higher limits apply to support orders. Source: K.S.A. 60-2310(b) |
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| Claiming an exemption | After a garnishment order is served, the creditor must send the debtor a notice explaining the garnishment, the right to claim exemptions (or object to the wage calculation), and the right to a hearing. The debtor must file a request for a hearing no later than 14 days after the notice is served. The court then holds the hearing 7 to 14 days later. Source: K.S.A. 60-735(a)-(b) |
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FAQ
How much of my wages can be garnished in Kansas?
Follows the federal limit: the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount above 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage. One creditor may not issue more than one wage garnishment against the same debtor in any 30-day period. Higher limits apply to support orders.
How do I stop a garnishment or claim an exemption in Kansas?
After a garnishment order is served, the creditor must send the debtor a notice explaining the garnishment, the right to claim exemptions (or object to the wage calculation), and the right to a hearing. The debtor must file a request for a hearing no later than 14 days after the notice is served. The court then holds the hearing 7 to 14 days later.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.