Attachment (Garnishment)
Access to an account, wages, or possessions to collect a titled claim.
With an attachment, your assets are accessed, for example your account or wages, to settle a debt established by a court. Important: an attachment-protection account (P-Konto) protects a basic amount that must remain yours in any case.
The relevant statutes
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Related terms
- P-Konto (Attachment-Protection Account)
- Compulsory Enforcement
- Enforcement Order (Vollstreckungsbescheid)
General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.