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Yes, it does. A garnishment can occur only where the creditor has obtained a judgment against you in a court of law. After the judgment is entered, the creditor can garnish your bank account if it knows where you bank. There are some exceptions to this, in that bank account that is jointly owned by husband and wife cannot be garnished, unless the judgment is against both spouses. The second exception is where the funds in the account are traceable to Social Security benefits. For more answers to similar questions on PA laws, please visit my website at www.gregartim.com
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How is a checking account different than a savings account?
A checking account is typically used for the active transfer of money, whether this is money going in (as in a paycheck) or coming out (withdrawals, purchases). Meanwhile, Savings accounts are typically used for putting money in without necessarily withdrawing money out. Savings accounts pay you interest, while few checking accounts give anything at all- in fact, many checking accounts charge a monthly maintenance fee just to use them. Of course, withdrawals and transfers from a savings account are limited by law, while checking accounts have no restrictions on the number or types of transactions.
Can they freeze your bank account for credit card debt in New Jersey?
Only a court of law by issuance of a Order of Garnishment or Levy can freeze a bank account. Any credit card company or debt collector making such threats are breaking the law, and you're entitled to damanges for their actions. I would google "FDCPA attorney new jersey" and get paid! I have no respect for a collector or agency that breaks the laws and lies to debtors!
Will a wage garnishment affect a tax refund?
It depends on who garnished your wages to begin with. If it was the taxing authority, your state Dept. of Tax, or the IRS, yes the garnishment will include your tax refunds, if the Agent you're dealing with knows what he's doing. Only the government or a judicial court can take a tax refund away from you. If it is a wage garnishment by any authority it will not effect the tax refund. That isn't to say tax authorities won't take the refund...they will (actually, well before they even bother coming after wages). But they do that under a process/law I believe normally called claim of right or offset, not the wage garnishment. Wage garnishment are directed at a specific employer and payroll.
Can a law firm withdraw money from a person's account without their permission?
No. Nobody can do that unless they have a cheque signed by the account holder.
Can you dispute a charge off account?
No. Once an account has been in default for 180 days, the creditor by law must list it as a charge off.
Does Arkansas law allow checking account garnishment?
Yes, Arkansas law allows for garnishment of a checking account. A judgment creditor can obtain a writ of garnishment to collect a debt from a debtor's bank account in Arkansas. However, certain exemptions apply, and the amount that can be garnished is limited.
Do you have to be 18 to have a checking account?
Yes it is required by law that you are 18+ to have a checking account.
Can you have 300 dollars with out a checking account?
Of course, there isn't a law that says that you need a checking account to posses money.
What are state law's on minors?
opening a checking account in nj
What is the law on garnishment in Connecticut?
What is Connecticuts law of garnishment on businuss lines of credit?
Can wages be garnished in Pennsylvania?
State law does not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. It does allow garnishment for child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), federal and/or state taxes; and in some instances judgments pertaining to personal injury and/or property damage.
How can you have a bank account frozen?
You can have a bank account frozen by going to an attorney or before a court of law and receiving a garnishment or judgment. If you receive a judgment, it is not enough, you have to have an order to freeze a bank account.
Can a credit card company garnish your wages in North Carolina?
No, N.C. law does not allow wage garnishment when it pertains to credit card debt.
In Tennessee how many multiple wage garnishments are allowed by law?
In Tennessee, up to 25% of an individual's disposable earnings can be garnished for multiple garnishments combined. This limit applies per debtor, allowing for multiple wage garnishments up to this percentage.
Does Florida state law allow garnishment of wages by creditors and if so what is the maximum garnishment?
At present four U.S. states - North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas - do not allow wage garnishment at all except for debts related to taxes, child support, federally guaranteed student loans, and court-ordered fines or restitution for a crime the debtor committed. Normally the maximum is 25% of wages.
How can you make a payment in June from your checking account but use your savings account for a July payment in epay?
Unless it says otherwise* in your terms and conditions, you cannot make a payment from a savings account- there is a law concerning both number and nature of withdrawals. The best thing to do is to transfer money from your savings into checking, then schedule the payment from your checking account... * usually if it does say otherwise, then it's not a savings account. If it is, you have the one bank that is able to skip that part of the law controlling personal bank accounts.
Does Texas law allow judgments by the courts to garnish wages for credit card debt?
Yes, Texas allows garnishment of wages for credit card debit
