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Florida Consumer Protections
Florida Wage Garnishment & Bank Levy Protections
Florida protects the earnings of a head of family up to $750 per week entirely from garnishment.
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Fla. Stat. § 222.11
Protection for money in your bank account
This exemption expressly survives the transfer of funds into a bank account, protecting traceable earnings on deposit for up to six months after they are received.
How exempt earnings are traced
Earnings traceable for up to 6 months after deposit. Head of family status and earnings must be documented.
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