{"id":34152,"date":"2023-03-29T12:03:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T10:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/garnishment-of-minimum-wage-for-alimony-payments\/"},"modified":"2023-03-29T12:03:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T10:03:12","slug":"garnishment-of-minimum-wage-for-alimony-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/garnishment-of-minimum-wage-for-alimony-payments\/","title":{"rendered":"Garnishment of minimum wage for alimony payments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The garnishment of the minimum wage for the payment of alimony is an issue of great relevance in the legal and social sphere. This mechanism is used in cases where an individual has a legal duty to pay such a pension, but does not comply with that obligation voluntarily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Let&#8217;s analyze what is minimum wage garnishment, the measures that the debtor can take to avoid it and the requirements to make this request by the creditor.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/garnishment-of-minimum-wage-for-alimony-payments\/#What_is_a_minimum_wage_garnishment_for_alimony_payments\" >What is a minimum wage garnishment for alimony payments?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/garnishment-of-minimum-wage-for-alimony-payments\/#Requirements_for_the_minimum_wage_garnishment_to_be_triggered\" >Requirements for the minimum wage garnishment to be triggered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/garnishment-of-minimum-wage-for-alimony-payments\/#What_measures_can_be_taken_to_avoid_the_seizure_of_the_SMI_in_cases_of_non-payment_of_alimony\" >What measures can be taken to avoid the seizure of the SMI in cases of non-payment of alimony?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_minimum_wage_garnishment_for_alimony_payments\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What is a minimum wage garnishment for alimony payments?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wage garnishment for alimony is a legal measure used to secure the payment of alimony in favor of a child, spouse or both. This in order to be able to meet the expenses of clothing, food, transportation, education, among others.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When a person repeatedly fails to pay the respective obligatory alimony, the creditor may request the court to seize the debtor&#8217;s paycheck or salary in order to ensure payment of the alimony owed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this way, the debtor&#8217;s employer is notified to withhold a portion of the debtor&#8217;s salary or wages and deliver it directly to the pension creditor. Wage garnishment may be applied on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on the debtor&#8217;s situation and economic capacity.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The seizure of the SMI becomes a tool to ensure that this duty is fulfilled, but it also generates controversy due to the effects it has on the debtor and his or her ability to meet his or her own needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_the_minimum_wage_garnishment_to_be_triggered\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Requirements for the minimum wage garnishment to be triggered<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34150\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34150\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cblspanishlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Embargo-del-salario-minimo-pobreza.jpg\" alt=\"Garnishment of minimum wage\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Embargo-del-salario-minimo-pobreza.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Embargo-del-salario-minimo-pobreza-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Embargo-del-salario-minimo-pobreza-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Embargo-del-salario-minimo-pobreza-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Embargo-del-salario-minimo-pobreza-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Embargo-del-salario-minimo-pobreza-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Embargo-del-salario-minimo-pobreza-760x570.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garnishment of minimum wage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In order to proceed with the seizure of the SMI in the context of the payment of alimony, it is necessary to comply with certain requirements established by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Existence of a legal obligation to pay this type of pension. It is necessary that there is a resolution of a judge that establishes the obligation of the debtor to pay alimony in favor of the creditor.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That there is non-payment of this pension. The debtor must have voluntarily and repeatedly failed to pay the pension established in the corresponding court decision.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Request for seizure. The creditor must formally request the garnishment of the debtor&#8217;s salary before the corresponding judge, providing evidence of noncompliance with the payment.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Existence of a salary or regular income. The debtor must have a regular salary or income that can be subject to garnishment.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It should be noted that wage garnishment is limited by Article 607 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-2000-323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Law 1\/2000<\/a>, which establishes a maximum percentage of the salary that may be garnished. Certain exceptions and limits are also established depending on the debtor&#8217;s circumstances.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, in the events related to pensions of this type, these percentages and the SMI prerogatives do not apply. The Judge in charge of the resolution will fix the amount and terms of the seizure assessing each particular case, according to article 608 of the same Law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_measures_can_be_taken_to_avoid_the_seizure_of_the_SMI_in_cases_of_non-payment_of_alimony\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What measures can be taken to avoid the seizure of the SMI in cases of non-payment of alimony?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are different measures that can be taken to avoid garnishment of the minimum wage in cases of non-payment of alimony. The first and most advisable is the amicable agreement. Reach an amicable agreement between the debtor and the creditor, establishing new payment conditions.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is also possible to request a deferment or installment of the debt. This is a little more difficult to realize and must be supported by the debtor&#8217;s financial situation. In any case, we recommend that you consult a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/servicios\/derecho-civil\/\">lawyer specialized in civil law<\/a> for legal advice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The garnishment of the minimum wage for the payment of alimony is an issue of great relevance in the legal and social sphere. This mechanism is used in cases where an individual has a legal duty to pay such a pension, but does not comply with that obligation voluntarily. 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