Q: Can a garnishment be stop if I flie bankruptcy
They have already started taking money
A: Yes
A:
I'm in PA, and here, once a creditor has executed on a judgment by issuing a writ, thereby "attaching" its judgment lien to specific personalty, e.g., your bank account, then that creditor enters your bankruptcy case, once you file, as a secured creditor. The claims of secured creditors are treated far better in bankruptcy than simple unsecured claims (e.g., a credit card balance). In a Chapter 7 case, you will probably be unable to "strip" any lien from your various assets; it is more possible to do so in a Ch. 13.
Speak to a bankruptcy lawyer without delay, as time is of the essence here.
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