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Can you tell me what your retainer fee is Can wages be garnished for consumer debt?
Yes, wages can be garnished for consumer debt. The creditor would first have to sue you and get a judgement, then ask the court to garnish your wages. If the debt is secured, like a home or car they will likely just foreclose or repossess.
Can they garnish your wages for a repo in IL?
The lender may garnish your wages for a judgment against a debt in Illinois, even after repossession.
Can a collection agency garnish your wages?
A Collection Agency that "owns your debt" can not garnish any wages. Assume that the collection agency in their efforts to collect the debt for their client, sues the debtor and then provoke that the Court works an arrangement to pay the debt, if the arrangement includes garnishment of wages then, the Court can garnish salaries. And there is laws to garnish wages that apply to every state.
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.
What states cannot garnish wages for debt collection?
North and South Caroline, Texas and Pennsylvania. These 4 states can not garnish for debt collection.
Can a credit union garnish your pay?
If you owe a debt to a bank they can seek a petition from the court to garnish your wages.
Can a credit card company garnish wages for unpaid debt in Texas?
No.
Can creditors garnish wages when client in debt settlement In Florida?
Yes, they can. I do know of a law firm that helps delay trials and settle out of court, let me know if you want to know about them.
what if a thirdparty creditor does not validate the debt but try to garnish wages anyways?
They cannot collect unless they prove: 1. the debt is valid. 2. that they have authority to garnish the wages on behalf of those owed.
Can credit card companies garnish wages for unsecured debt in NE?
There is no such thing as unsecured debt. There is debt that is not secured by collateral. There is debt that is secured by your signature on a contract. And, yes, if the creditor has obtained a judgment against you for credit card debt, they may serve your employer with an order of garnishee and secure up to 25% of your paycheck per pay period.
Can a hospital garnish your wages due to an outstanding balance My insurance paid most of the debt?
No...they do not have the right to garnish wages unless you signed a consent form agreeing to such.
What is the most a creditor can garnish your wages in Arizona?
A creditor can garnish however much the court has given them permission to garnish. The court decides this depending on the kind of debt owed as well as the willingness of the defendant to pay the debt. If it is a debt for owed child support, for example, a huge percentage of the wages can be garnished.
