Income Garnishment

Yes, in Pennsylvania, you can garnish monthly alimony payments to collect on a civil judgment. You would need to follow the proper legal procedures and obtain a court order to garnish the payments. It's advisable to consult with a lawyer to ensure you follow the correct steps.

Yes, you can obtain a judgment on someone living in another state by filing a lawsuit in the state where they reside or by domesticating the judgment in their state. You may need to follow the legal procedures of the state where they live to enforce the judgment.

Garnishment is a process by which creditors [hospitals, doctors, credit card, loan companies or banks, etc] take a part of your income [dividends, commissions, rent received, wages/tips] in order to pay a debt -- the exception is generally child support received, civil service and military pension benefits, Railroad Retirement, Social Security, SSI [Social Security Disability] and Veterans benefits and only one creditor can garnish at a time.

Your after-tax income is exempt up to 30 times the minimum wage per week. If you earn more, creditors can garnish up to one-fourth (1/4) of the amount over the exemption. For example; Multiply the current minimum wage, $7.25, by 30 [$217.50]. If your after-tax income per week is less than $217.50, your wages can not be garnished. If your income is more than $217.50 but less than $290, the difference, $32.50, can be garnished. If your income is more than $290.00, say $300/week, one-fourth can be garnished [$75.00].

The number of garnishments you can have depends on state laws and can vary. In general, multiple creditors can garnish your wages simultaneously, but there are usually limits on the total percentage of your wages that can be garnished to prevent excessive financial hardship. It is important to consult a legal professional for guidance on your specific situation.

Yes, Georgia allows wage garnishment for various types of debts, such as child support, taxes, student loans, and court judgments. The amount that can be garnished depends on the type of debt and other factors, like the individual's income. Employers must comply with the garnishment order issued by the court.

In general, VA disability benefits are protected from garnishment by federal law. However, there may be exceptions for certain types of debts such as back taxes or child support. It is recommended to seek advice from a legal professional specializing in veterans' benefits for specific cases.

In Florida, a garnishment is valid for up to 20 years. This means that creditors can collect payment through wage garnishment or bank account levy for a period of 20 years after obtaining a judgment against a debtor.

According to Indiana Code 24-4.5-5-105:

The maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any workweek which is subjected to garnishment to enforce the payment of one (1) or more judgments against him may not exceed:

(a) twenty-five percent (25%) of his disposable earnings for that week; or

(b) the amount by which his disposable earnings for that week exceed thirty (30) times the federal minimum hourly wage prescribed by 29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1) in effect at the time the earnings are payable;

After being served with a summons, the process for garnishment or court action can vary depending on the specific details of the case. Generally, it may take several weeks to several months for a judgment to be entered against you and for garnishment or court proceedings to begin. It is important to review the summons carefully and seek legal advice to understand the specific timeline and your options.

By the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, the creditor may collect for ten years from the date of judgment or last payment, which ever is latest. That means if you received service (bought something) on 1 January 2010, failed to pay on it, and the creditor obtained the judgment on 1 December 2010, they may continue collection, garnishment, until 1 December 2020, provided they received nothing each time they attempted garnishment. If they received as little as one cent, the time resets each time they receive payment. Your best course of action is to pay the balance in full as soon as possible.

The State of Delaware prohibits bank garnishments with the exception of a tax levy. Just to be clear, the only way that your bank account can be garnished in Delaware is if you owe back taxes.

To clarify about the Delaware bank account: It is not enough just to open the account in Delaware. You have to have a Delaware address on the bank account. The exception is to this is to open an account at a bank that only has branches in Delaware. Then, as I understand it, you can have any address you want on the account.

Texas does not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt unless the judgment holder has not other means of collecting monies owed. If the judgment debtor owns real property or has a bank account that is subject to levy or holds other funds, investments, etc. that can be seized and liquidated wage garnishment is not allowed.

Please be advised, when wages are deposited in a bank account they are no longer considered exempt from creditor judgment, even if the account is jointly held.

The maximum amount by federal guidelines is 25% of disposable income. Some states have their own garnishment laws which are usually less. If the state percentage of garnishment is less then the federal that will be the one imposed.

The monthly wage for an attorney can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and type of law practiced. On average, attorneys in the United States earn between $5,000 to $15,000 per month, but this can be higher or lower depending on the factors mentioned.

In Georgia, a civil judgment typically lasts for 7 years but can be renewed for an additional 7 years. This means that the creditor has up to 14 years to enforce the judgment against the debtor's assets or income.

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, in Gwinnett County, Georgia, a landlord can potentially garnish a tenant's wages if they have obtained a court judgment for unpaid rent or damages. The landlord would first need to obtain a court order allowing them to garnish the wages through the tenant's employer.

In general, Social Security benefits are protected from being garnished or attached by creditors. However, there are some exceptions, such as for outstanding federal debts, child support, and alimony. State laws may vary on the extent to which Social Security benefits can be garnished.

The state does not allow simultaneous wage garnishment. One garnishment action by a creditor must be completed before another can be instated.

Note: Garnishments for tax arrearages and/or child support are not "true" garnishments and they can be active in conjuction with a creditor wage garnishment.

Yes, it's common for employers to expect new employees to make mistakes as they learn and navigate their roles. Making mistakes is a part of the learning process, and employers often provide training and support to help new hires grow and improve. What's important is how new employees learn from their mistakes and take steps to improve their performance.

Texas only allows wage garnishment if there is no other manner in which the judgment creditor can execute the judgment (bank levy, seizure and sale of unexempt property, lien against real property owned by the judgment debtor).

In order to answer this question it is best to look at median household income. Median household income represents the statistical mid-point, with half of all households making more and half making less. For developed nations median household income figures range from $30,000 to $55,000. For US states median household income figures range from $32,000 to $57,000. Overall, median household income levels among developed nations are similar to those found among US states. The following are the median household income levels for several developed nations: *Switzerland: $54,000 *United States: $46,000 *Canada: $43,000 *New Zealand: $41,000 *United Kingdom: $39,000 *Ireland: $35,000 *Australia: $35,000 *Israel: $31,000 *Singapore: $30,000

To find out where someone works, you can try contacting their previous employers, checking public records such as property deeds or vehicle registrations, or hiring a private investigator to gather the information. Once you have confirmed their place of employment, you can proceed with serving the court order for wage garnishment.

If its a credit card or any other type of personal signature loan, the maximum amount is 15%.

No.

SSI and other Social Security or public assistance benefits can only be garnished if the matter relates to child support or tax arrearages.

There has, however, been an issue with governmental agencies accessing people's bank accounts. This has been a problem for those with automatic deposit of their SSI checks.