Seizure in the hands of a third person | Gouvernement du Québec

Seizure of your income

Understand the rules and exemptions that apply to the seizure of income.

Declaration by a garnishee

The third party who holds your property or income has obligations in the case of a seizure.

Failure by the garnishee

If the third party who holds your property or income fails to meet these obligations, they can be ordered to pay the creditor themselves.

Distribution to creditors

Several creditors may share the income or money seized in the hands of a third person.

Service of the notice of execution

First, a notice of execution is served on the third party holding your property or income.

About the seizure in the hands of a third person

A creditor can request seizure of your property or income from third parties, such as your employer.

Table of exemptions for calculation of the seizable portion of your income

Find out the amount of exemptions to which the debtor is entitled, based on certain parameters.

Last update: February 23, 2023