What does a Garnishment order typically do?

A garnishment order typically withholds wages or property. It is a legal mechanism that allows a creditor to collect from a debtor by intercepting a portion of the debtor's earnings or assets before they are received. This process often involves the employer of the debtor, who is required to withhold a designated amount from the debtor's paycheck and send it directly to the creditor to satisfy a debt.

The primary purpose of garnishment is to ensure that creditors can enforce their financial rights effectively, helping to recover debts without needing to resort to other, potentially more invasive legal actions. It’s a common remedy in civil cases where a financial judgment has been made against an individual or entity.

In contrast to this, other options do not align with the function of a garnishment order. For instance, eviction of tenants pertains to landlord-tenant relationships and is managed through different legal processes. Restricting a child's movements, such as leaving the state, typically falls under custody or family law agreements and not garnishment. Seizing real estate assets involves a different legal action often related to foreclosure or lien enforcement, rather than the wage or property withholding characteristic of garnishments.