Federal consumer protection laws are enforced to protect an individual from unjust discharge from their job, due to a payroll garnishment. So, if you are sued and lose the case, your boss cannot fire you because he/she has to garnish your paycheck. In addition, you cannot be demoted or punished in any other way, because you have had a judgment placed against you. In addition, the law limits the amount of your garnishment to a percentage of your paycheck. Even if it takes longer to satisfy the judgment, the plaintiff cannot exceed a reasonable sum. So, whether it is a child support issue or you have been found liable for someone's injury or untimely death, you cannot be left destitute.