The rule is the debt collector is bound by the laws of the state the collection action is being taken in. If the debt collector is not licensed or authorized in that state, it cannot legally act to collect the debt. Check with your state agency that licenses debt collectors.
The debt collector can retain a local attorney to collect the debt, of course, and that would be under 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.
In Michigan, deficiency judgments can be used to garnish wages if a lender obtains a court order allowing them to do so. This means that if there is a foreclosure or repossession, and the sale of the property or asset does not cover the full amount owed, the lender can pursue a deficiency judgment to collect the remaining debt, including through wage garnishment.
Yes, in Gwinnett County, Georgia, a landlord can potentially garnish a tenant's wages if they have obtained a court judgment for unpaid rent or damages. The landlord would first need to obtain a court order allowing them to garnish the wages through the tenant's employer.
Yes, in Pennsylvania, you can garnish monthly alimony payments to collect on a civil judgment. You would need to follow the proper legal procedures and obtain a court order to garnish the payments. It's advisable to consult with a lawyer to ensure you follow the correct steps.
No, banks cannot garnish Social Security benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), for most types of debts. These funds are protected from being seized by creditors under federal law.
No, creditors generally cannot garnish Social Security disability benefits to repay debts. These benefits are protected from most types of debt collections.
No, in Michigan a hospital cannot garnish any federal wages or taxes. They can only garnish work wages that you earn on a regular basis.
Only with a court order.
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.
It depends on what state you live in . I live in Florida
If the collector sues the debtor and is awarded a judgment the judgment can be executed as a wage garnishment.
A creditor can garnish wages or attach assets if they have obtained a judgment against the debtor.
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).
Yes, after due process is followed in accordance with the laws of the state.
No. The only garnishment allowed against unemployment benefits are spousal and child support.
Yes. The garnishment law for Michigan is not to exceed 25% of the person's disposable income.
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.
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.