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Can you be arrested for not appearing at a civil hearing for wage garnishment?
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∙ 15y ago
Not if you are the defendant. If you are the employer who did not enforce a garnishment order it is possible you could be held in contempt of a court order, but that seldom results in anything other then a fine and a warning from the court to honor all the terms of the garnishment writ.
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, it is possible to be arrested for not appearing at a civil hearing for wage garnishment. If you fail to attend a court-ordered hearing, the judge may issue a warrant for your arrest. It is important to comply with court orders and attend scheduled hearings to avoid legal consequences.
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What is vacate garnishment order?
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How can you find out if a garnishment has been stopped by filing bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy will not stop a garnishment. You cannot set aside civil judgments by filing bankruptcy.
Can you be arrested when entering the US if you have outstanding debt?
No. Outstanding debt is a civil matter, not criminal. You can not be arrested for a civil matter.
Can a civil lawsuit result in a garnishment?
A civil suit after a judgment is obtained but not before can definitely result in a garnishment of the judgment debtor's salary. That is one of the most widely used methods of collecting on a judgment when the debtor does not have assets from which to pay the debt.
How many kids were arrested in the civil rights moment?
FIRST there were 973 kids arrested then there were 4,163 kids arrested
Can you go to jail if you move before a wage garnishment is executed?
No. Wage garnishment is a civil action. The exception being if the wage garnishment is in connection with a standing order of child support and the obligated parent engages in an action to deliberately avoid his or her financial obligation.
Can you get arrested for a civil warrant?
can you be arrested if you speak to your children if they no longer live with you <><><> IF you violate a court order in a civil matter, you can be arrested. That is contempt of court. But frankly, you need to talk with an attorney in your state, and not Answers.com
What happens if a soldier get arrested?
Too broad a question to answer with any specifics. It depends on what he is arrested for - By whom he is arrested (civil or military authorities) - and where the arrest took place - by whom will he be prosecuted (civil or military court).
How many times was dr king arrested for participaiting in civil rights activities?
Dr. King was arrested 30 times for his participation in civil rights activities
How did Julius Caesar get arrested?
He did not get arrested, in the play by William Shakespeare. Also, in reality, he was never arrested. In fact, in order to prevent getting arrested he started a civil war.
Can a civil judgment be taken from your tax return?
You property can only be seized under due process of the law, which means that an order of garnishment would have to be issued by the Court. If there is an order of garnishment, then your tax return will be seized.
Can your US Social Security Disability benefits be garnished in a civil landlord lawsuit?
If the question refers to a civil judgment for debt the answer would be no. All Social Security benefits are exempt from garnishment by creditors. If the question relates to child support obligations all SS benefits are subject to garnishment. In matters of personal injury awards depending upon the circumstances of the case SS benefits may subject to garnishment.
