By Raphaël MORENON
15 July 2025
Receiving a garnishee notice on your wages is an ordeal that can destabilise both employees and company directors. However, this measure, which directly affects earned income, is not arbitrary. It is strictly regulated by law to balance the creditor's right to recover his debt with the need to protect the debtor. Understanding how this enforcement procedure, one of the most common, works is the first step in defending yourself effectively. Although it forms part of the broader framework of seizure measures under French law, it is governed by specific rules that combine employment law and civil procedures. Given the complexity of the procedures and deadlines involved, the services of a lawyer can prove decisive in asserting your rights. Our firm offers legal support for your enforcement procedures, ensuring that your interests are protected at every stage. What is the...
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