If there is a garnishment that has been filed with the court, it is legal to have wages garnished up to 25% of the net amount. A savings account can also be attached but again, needs to go through a court of law.
Highly unlikely. The check you offer them is a legal promise to pay. With a savings account, you have no means of making such a promise.
Your bank account can be garnished if you have an unpaid bill that has remained unpaid for a long time. The company (or the debt collector) can take legal action to recover the money owed from either your wage, or your bank account. There are specific laws for each situation, so you need to be careful. Best option is just to make sure your bills are paid on time.
In Michigan, a joint checking account can potentially be garnished if one person on the account has a judgment against them. The funds in the account are typically seen as joint property, meaning they can be used to satisfy the debts of any account holder. However, there may be exceptions if the non-debtor can prove that the funds in the account are solely theirs. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional for specific advice regarding your situation.
Yes, an escrow account can be garnished in a lawsuit, but it depends on the specific circumstances and the nature of the funds held in the account. If the funds are determined to be subject to the plaintiff's claim, a court may allow garnishment. However, if the funds are held in trust or are otherwise protected from creditors, they may be exempt from garnishment. It's essential to consult legal counsel for specific situations.
Technically no. However, if you deposit your checks into a bank account, the money in the account can be seized and you'll have to file legal papers proving the source of the money was in fact unemployment in order to get it back.
If you have given an auto debit instruction then the bank can deduct the money from your savings account. If you default on the payment continuously, then the bank would send you a legal notice and then confiscate all your deposits with the bank to recover their amount.
Yes, a joint marital bank account can be garnished in Virginia. If one account holder has a debt that results in a court-ordered garnishment, creditors can potentially access the funds in the joint account, regardless of which spouse deposited the money. However, the non-debtor spouse may need to prove their ownership of the funds to protect their portion. It's advisable to consult a legal professional for specific circumstances and guidance.
The savings bond is part of the estate. There could be legal consequences for cashing it.
Yes.
If a person has a judgment against them, both their personal and business accounts can potentially be garnished, depending on the legal structure of the business and local laws. If the business is a sole proprietorship, the personal and business assets are often considered the same, making both accounts vulnerable. However, if the business is a separate legal entity, like an LLC or corporation, only the individual's personal assets would typically be at risk, leaving the business assets protected. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional to understand the specifics in any given situation.
A credit card company can refuse your offer of settlement and proceed with legal action. They must win their court case and have a judgment declared against you before your wages or bank account can be garnished.
Yes it can be. I had my Checking account garnished and seized because of my partner. Once was due to "Back Child Support" which was later repaid back to us over time because of a paperwork screw up. FAST to take it but slow to get it back. Even asked if we wanted to gift to his EX REALLY you bounced things because of your mistake then ask us to gift it and then get upset when we said no. Another time was because of a ticket he got for tail light being out and he forgot about it and poof accounts seized. So in my experience YES it can