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Hi there. I am a Texas collection attorney.
You can have your wages garnished in Texas ONLY for child or spousal support. That's what the Texas Constitution says. So if you are not being sued for child or spousal support, your wages cannot be garnished to satisfy a judgment.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Although Texas does have a statute that prevents wage garnishment by a judgment creditor there is an exception if no other method is available for the creditor to execute said judgment. This means that if the judgment debtor does not have personal or real property (bank account, real estate, etc.) that can be attached or liquidated to satisfy the judgment amount wage garnishment is possible.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThis is a two-part question.
Can you be sued?
Yes, anyone can sue or be sued. That doesn't mean the lawsuit has merit, though. We've all heard of the lady who won millions by suing McDonalds for serving hot coffee, the guy who sued for $10 million after a dry cleaners lost his pants, and countless other cases in our local courts as well as on television shows like The Peoples' Court and Judge Judy.
Can your wages be garnished?
Yes, under certain circumstances. If a person or company (creditor) was awarded a money judgment against you, and you refused to pay the judgment, the judgment creditor could garnish your wages. State law dictates the garnishment process; there are very specific steps a creditor must follow before garnishing your wages. You will be given ample notice of the garnishment, and an opportunity to satisfy the judgment before garnishment can occur.
In addition, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or your state tax bureau can garnish your wages for unpaid taxes. If you are having IRS or state tax garnishments, you could contact a tax accountant or attorney to settle the tax debt.
Your state attorney general's office can provide you with information about the garnishment process applicable to you state. If you feel your rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with the attorney general's office.
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∙ 10y agoNo. His child support obligation is not your responsibility. However, you should keep your finances separate- no joint bank accounts.
No. His child support obligation is not your responsibility. However, you should keep your finances separate- no joint bank accounts.
No. His child support obligation is not your responsibility. However, you should keep your finances separate- no joint bank accounts.
No. His child support obligation is not your responsibility. However, you should keep your finances separate- no joint bank accounts.
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∙ 10y agoNo. His child support obligation is not your responsibility. However, you should keep your finances separate- no joint bank accounts.
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