Natasha is a former attorney who started her career as a lawyer representing labor unions and other investors in multi-state class action lawsuits. Passionate about the civil rights elements of her cases, she moved into practicing employment law to represent employees against discrimination of various kinds in the workplace. She has successfully litigated cases under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other state anti-discrimination laws in the state of Wisconsin. Her experience as a litigator inspired her to begin writing about anti-discrimination laws in the workplace. Through her writing, she hopes to provide helpful information to both employees and human resource professionals who would like to make their workplace more inclusive. While practicing, Natasha also saw firsthand how losing a job impacted her clients' financial stability. As a contributor at Upsolve, Natasha writes articles to help her readers overcome financial problems as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Articles written by Natasha Wiebusch, J.D.
What Happens if a Creditor Gets a Judgment Against Me?
Written by Natasha Wiebusch, J.D.. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated March 12, 2026
If a creditor sues you and wins, the court may issue a judgment saying you legally owe the debt. Once that happens, the creditor can use legal tools like wage garnishment, bank levies, or property liens to collect. Even after a judgment, you may be able to settle the debt or ask the court to cancel (vacate) the judgment if you had a good reason for not responding to the lawsuit. In some cases, filing for bankruptcy can stop collection efforts and even wipe out the debt.
Read More →Wage Garnishment in Louisiana
Written by Natasha Wiebusch, J.D.. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated September 4, 2025
Wage garnishment in Louisiana happens when money is taken from your paycheck to repay a debt, usually after a creditor wins a lawsuit against you. While some government debts like taxes or child support don’t require a court judgment, most other creditors must go through a legal process before they can garnish your wages. Louisiana law limits how much of your income can be taken and protects certain types of income entirely. Filing for bankruptcy is often the most effective way to stop a garnishment and eliminate the debt behind it, and Upsolve can help you explore that option for free.
Wage Garnishment in New Jersey
Written by Natasha Wiebusch, J.D.. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated March 15, 2026
In New Jersey, most creditors must sue you and get a court judgment before they can garnish your wages, but some debts — like unpaid taxes, child support, and federal student loans — don’t require a court case first. Once the court approves the garnishment, your employer must withhold a portion of your paycheck, usually between 10% and 25% of your disposable income. You have the right to object and may be able to reduce or stop the garnishment by showing financial hardship. Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy also stops most garnishments and can erase many common debts.
Wage Garnishment in Indiana
Written by Natasha Wiebusch, J.D..
Written October 21, 2021
A wage garnishment order allows creditors to take money directly from your paycheck. Most of the time, this is only possible after a court has entered a judgment. Here's how Indiana regulates wage garnishments.
