Both, provided the judgment is from New York. If the judgment was filed in Florida (as it should be filed in the state of residence) then only the laws of Florida are jursidictional.
Moving to another state to avoid garnishment is not a guaranteed solution. Creditors can still pursue garnishment in the new state by following legal processes to enforce the debt. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional to explore all options for managing debt and garnishment legally.
Yes, if you move and move your assets and employment to another state, regardless of the state you move to, the garnishment will follow you. It is even possible for garnishment to follow you if you move out of country. A bank is a bank. The only thing that changes is the state laws the lender has to follow to complete the order of garnishee. You can run from the debt, but it is infinitely difficult to outrun it.
If you signed the wage garnishment yes
Georgia has jurisdiction.
The state uses the federal garnishment amount of 25% of disposable weekly income with the first $154.50 being exempt from garnishment. Tennesee garnishment are generally allowed for a maximum of three months and then the garnishment order must be renewed by the garnisher.
You can only conduct a wage garnishment in the state where the judgment was entered. If the debtor lives in another state, you will need to register the judgment where the debtor lives and use the laws of that state to start the wage garnishment.
what can the state take from you in a garnishment
Wage garnisment laws are enacted by states. A federal law also protects wages earned that fall beneath minimum wage allotment. The amount of garnishment enforced depends on the amount of wages earned and the state laws.
Yes, where the judgment or order for garnishment comes from is not a point for not following the courts order. Most employers when they receive a court order for garnishment just comply.
Some states do not allow garnishment of wages. Check online by typing in "garnishment, Florida" in your browsers search engine and/or by calling legal aid in your area. Your financial situation usually has no bearing on garnishment or the execution of a properly ordered collection (writ)on a judgment.. as with any legal problem of which you are unsure you should seek legal help. All Social Security and RRB benefits (including disability) are exempted from garnishment under both federal and state laws. Private disability benefit exemptions are generally not subject to garnishment unless they are in connection with a personal injury award. Florida is known as a "debtor friendly" state, meaning that, in most situations it is very difficult for the judgment holder to execute the judgment award.
In general no, as long as the person is the primary wage earner. Funds in bank accounts are exempted for six months from levy as long as they are from earned wages. FL.law is complicated when it comes to wage garnishment issues. Therefore almost any wage garnishment attempt can be appealed and be dismissed. The exception is court ordered child support, spousal maintenance and in some cases federal student loans.
No