Garnishment

Read our guide covering when a debt collector can take money from your paycheck or bank account or go after your property.

Learn how much of your paycheck or bank account a debt collector can take in Oregon. Find out what income is protected and what limits the law sets.

Learn what property a debt collector can and cannot take in Oregon after a court judgment. Find out what protections apply to your home, car, and belongings.

Oregon law protects many of the things you own and your money from being taken to pay off a debt. Read the full list of rules—called exemptions—here.

If you believe a debt collector is taking money from your paycheck or bank account that should be protected, this step-by-step guide will walk you through how to challenge it in court.

Facing a garnishment in Oregon? Find out what steps you can take—from negotiating a deal to challenging the garnishment or exploring bankruptcy—and learn where to get help.