I only work part-time and make only about $150 per week. Do I have to pay $15 per week?

No. Under New York State Law, a judgment debtor must take home at least $291 a week. This is the gross pay minus all deductions mandated by law and the 10% garnishment.

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1. Will the Civil Unit investigate my case for me?
2. Will the Civil Unit act as my attorney?
3. As a judgment debtor, when do I have to make payments?
4. I already have the IRS garnishing my pay for 10% of my gross, do I have to also pay you 10% of my gross pay?
5. I already have court ordered child support (over 25% of my gross pay) garnished. Can my pay be further garnished 10% by the Sheriff?
6. I only work part-time and make only about $150 per week. Do I have to pay $15 per week?