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Yes, a creditor or collector can sue for money owed. If they win the lawsuit they will be awarded a judgment which can be used among other options as a wage garnishment. The maximum garnishment for the state of New York is 10% of gross income or the Federal maximum (25% of disposable income) whichever is less.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe attorney could request that the court order garnishment on wages, but the general order must come from the court judge or magistrate.
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∙ 11y agoYes, after a creditor is awarded a judgment said judgment can be executed as a wage garnishment against the judgment debtor.
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What reasons are there to garnish wages in NJ?
There are a few reasons why wages can be garnished in the state of New Jersey. Reasons include back child support, back alimony, or back taxes.
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Only with a court ruling against you, but you be served court papers before that can happen.
How much can your wages be garnished in NJ?
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Garnishing wages is an expensive process that generally comes after winning a court case and is either mandated by a judge or it was agreed to in initial paperwork signed with the creditor. There are options for an overwhelming amount of medical bills. Cindym
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The attorney must sign his or her name, print or type his or her name beneath that signature, and preferably print or type "an Attorney-At-Law of the State of New Jersey authorized to administer this oath pursuant to N.J.S.A. 41:2-1."
