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Wage Garnishment Exemption Service

California Legal Services  ·  Protecting Your Earnings Under CCP § 706.050

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Your Claim Has Been Received

Your information has been submitted. Pay the $200.00 filing fee below to start the review process.

Reference ID

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Claim of Exemption — Wage Garnishment

Complete all required fields. This form will be used to prepare your official California WG-006 Claim of Exemption. All information is kept strictly confidential.

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Your Personal Information

If provided, your completed WG-006 and Financial Statement will be emailed to you with filing instructions.
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Court & Case Information

Found on the Earnings Withholding Order
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Your Employment & Earnings

Your take-home pay after taxes, Social Security & Medicare
Federal/state taxes, Social Security, Medicare withheld
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The Garnishment

Amount currently being withheld from each paycheck
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Your 10-Day Filing Deadline
You must file your Claim of Exemption by this date (CCP § 706.105). Do not delay.
Your Legal Rights

California law protects a portion of your wages from garnishment. Under CCP § 706.050, earnings up to the state minimum wage threshold (currently based on $16/hr × 40 hrs/week) are fully protected.

⏰ Act Immediately

You have only 10 calendar days from the date on your garnishment notice to file your Claim of Exemption. Missing this deadline may waive your right to claim your exemption.