Filing a bankruptcy triggers what is often referred to as the “automatic stay”. This stay prevents most creditors from taking actions to collect on a debt. These actions usually include garnishment of wages. If you are already experiencing wage garnishment, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible to determine your options. If you have experienced over $600 of garnishment in the 90 days prior to filing, you may be able to recover some of those garnished funds through your bankruptcy.