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They can levy bank accounts in most cases, they cannot garnish wages.

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Q: In Pennsylvania can a creditor garnish your wages or levy your bank account?
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Can a creditor garnish wages and seize money from a bank account in Michigan?

A creditor can garnish wages or attach assets if they have obtained a judgment against the debtor.


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Can a creditor garnish your wages in Pennsylvania?

No They can not.....you are in one of the safe states. Texas and North and South Carolina along with Pa are safe states that can not garnish wages.


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How long does it take a creditor to garnish your wages?

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