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Garnishment Exemption Worksheet

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective October 7, 2010

This worksheet helps calculate how much of a person's earnings can be taken by a garnishment. It requires filling out several schedules to determine the amount that is exempt from garnishment.

The court describes it as: Worksheet to figure out Garnishment exemption.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used to figure out exemption amounts related to garnishment, which is a process where money owed to someone is taken from a person's wages.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Do I have to fill out this worksheet or send it to anyone?
The form notes that you are not required to complete this worksheet or send it to the garnishee or the creditor.
What information does this form ask for?
It asks for details about total earnings, other income, and amounts related to child support or maintenance. It uses several schedules to calculate the final exemption amount.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 7, 2010.

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