Illinois Caps Wage Garnishment at 15%: How Chapter 7 Stops It Fast

Understanding the Illinois 15% Garnishment Cap and Your Fastest Path Out Key Takeaways: Illinois law caps wage garnishment under 735 ILCS 5/12-803 at the lesser of 15% of gross weekly wages or the amount by which disposable earnings exceed 45 times the greater of federal or state minimum wage, with a hard floor protecting weekly […]