As of Jan 1st, 2012 the amounts exempt from garnished wages have been updated as follows:
single – 2,093 sh
widower/divorced/single parent + 1 child – 3,384 sh
widower/divorced/single parent + 2 or more children – 4,221 sh
couple – 3,139 sh
couple + 1 child – 3,641 sh
couple + 2 or more children – 4,143 sh
Notes:
1) The above amounts do not apply to garnished wages for alimony.
2) Should the above amounts be more than 80% of the monthly salary (after deductions for income tax and social security and health tax) the amount exempt shall be reduced to 80% of the actual monthly salary.
source: protection of salary law, 1958 update 2012
