Generally, filing bankruptcy will stop your wage garnishment. If you are already behind in payments to a creditor or have a pending lawsuit, a garnishment is very possibly the next step. It may be in your best interest to file bankruptcy sooner rather than later in order to prevent that creditor from garnishing the money you need to pay your bills. While filing bankruptcy works briefly, it is not the end-all-be-all for your financial woes. For more specific information related to the benefits of bankruptcy, we recommend reading our related article.