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Q: Can a debt collector garnish your salary?
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Can a debt collector garnish your tax return?

It depends on what state you live in . I live in Florida


Is it possible for a debt collector to garnish your social security earnings when you're past retirement age?

A debt collector can not garnish social security benefits. Not unless your debt is to the Federal Government. That violates violates Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407).


What does it mean to garnish your wages?

A persons wages are garnished when they owe a debt. The debt collector had to go to court and a judge had to issue a garnishment.


Can a debt collector garnish your wages on a repossession in Texas?

Yes if you signed a wage garnish when buying the car. If you didn't they may be able to but the courts will have to decide.


Can an Ohio debt collector garnish your spouses income in Michigan if the debt was originated in Michigan-Are they bound to Ohio law or Michigan law?

In this situation, the Ohio debt collector would need to follow Michigan law regarding garnishment of a spouse's income, as Michigan law would apply to the state where the income is earned. The debt collector would not be bound to Ohio law in this case. It is important to consult with a legal professional familiar with both Ohio and Michigan laws to understand the specific implications and requirements.


Can a debt collector garnish your unemployment in Arizona?

No. The only garnishment allowed against unemployment benefits are spousal and child support.


How much money can you make as a debt collector what percentage of debt collected should I be receiving?

The average salary of a debt collector is 28,000 dollars. The percentage given as a commission varies from 3 to 5% of the debt being collected. In some companies, it is even a larger percentage.


You owe a debt in Texas a collector from Texas wants to garnish your wages in Mississippi Can he do that?

In theory, yes, but it would be expensive for him to do it. Depends how much you owe and how bad they want it.


Can a debt collector garnish wages if they are not the original creditor?

Yes. If they sue the debtor and win a judgment the creditor or collector can execute the judgment in accordance with the laws of the debtor's state. Texas, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and North Carolina are the only US states that do not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt.


Are you required to appear in court if you are sued by a debt collector?

No, but if the defendant does not make an appearance a default judgment will be entered in favor of the plaintiff and can be used by the creditor to garnish the debtor's wages or take other action to recover the debt owed.


What is the duration of The Debt Collector?

The duration of The Debt Collector is 1.82 hours.


Can a bail bondsmen garnish wages?

Yes, a bail bondsman whom you have entered in to a contract with may garnish wages thru court process if you owe money to them. They must follow the civil suit process as any other debt collector would.