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WPF GARN 01.0520

Exemption Claim (Writ directed to employer to garnish earnings)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is used to tell the court what money or property you believe should not be taken by a garnishment order. It asks you to check boxes describing your claim and fill in necessary details.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when a court has issued a writ directing an employer to take money from your earnings. You must deliver the original form to the court and a copy to the plaintiff within 28 days of the date on the writ.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form asks you to print your name and sign it, indicating you are making the claim. It also asks for your spouse's name if you are married or in a registered domestic partnership.
What happens if the plaintiff disagrees with my claim?
If the plaintiff objects to your claim, you will have to go to court to prove your claim. If the judge denies your claim, you might have to pay the plaintiff's costs.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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