For a wage garnishment, can they take out more than what the court ordered?
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The court can adjust what is taken out.  There are standards for the highest percentage they can garnish but there are many ways for the garnishment to be adjusted.  You don't necessarily have to be present for this adjustment to take place either.  The judge can just sign of on a parole officer's recommendation, etc.,
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they can lein against your home causing you to have to come up w/ all of the money at once if you ever want to refinance or sell.  they can garnish wages, this is serious.  the garnishment is not for a payment amount, it is for up to 25% of your gross income, they get their's before anyone else (you, insurance, taxes, allotments, etc.).  judgement is good for 10 years, so even if you are not working, they can collect as soon as you go back to work.  also, employers are required to adhere and deduct this money or they can be held accountable for the money and fines.  this is nothing to mess around with.  you need to contact them and set up a payment plan, even if it is only $20 a month, but, they do not have to accept your offer.  bestto just cut corners some where else and get them paid.
204058
A legal judgment has to be filed against you in a court of law.  Depending on what the garnishment is for (child support, failure to pay a bill, etc.) a copy of the garnishment order is to be delivered to your employer by the county sheriff, and then the employer is to notify you of the action.
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You really should consult an attorney about this matter.  Spending $250.00 to save potentially thousands of dollars in income is money well spent. \n\nThe non-attorney answer is probably not. In my experience negotiating debt for clients I have found that collectors often "assume" that the debt belongs to both spouses.  This serves their purposes because it embarasses the debtor spouse and causes marital disharmony.  \n\nCollectors don't care whom they collect from. Their attorneys work with the assumptions in the file.  While the garnishment is unfair and probably not legal, it is your responsibility to point this out. If they do successfully put a garnishment against you it will be very difficult to you get your money back. My suggestion is that you get the proper advice and get yourself off of this garnishment/judgement before it goes any further. \n\nIf you have any further issues with large debts (15k+), I'd be glad to try and help you. Call 888-221-2711 and ask for the Director.  If I can't help you I try my best to point you in the right direction.\n\nGood luck!
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You can, but unless there was a substantive error in law (and there doesn't appear to have been) you won't win the appeal, and will wind up out more money than you are now.\n\nI'd advice against it, but it's up to you.
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I think that would depend on what the garnishments are for. If the garnishments are for debts owed, then I'd say yes. BUT if it is for like child support then I'd say NO.
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If the bill is only in your name ... your husband won't get wage garnishment, however, the money can be garnished from a checking account. If the house is in your name, a judgment against your house. Listen to me.. go to court.. they will put in Mediation, work out a deal, make some kind of payment arrangements, believe me I know.. I am taking many people like you to court tomorrow... its in their best interest to show up... I can get the vehicle if thats in your name... many things one can do....
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Creditors can not just take money out of someones checking or savings accounts.  They must take you to court and get a Judgment to garnish your account or wages.  They can be sneaky sometimes especially if you moved since becoming delinquent on your account.  All they are required to do is serve you at your last known home address and put an ad in the paper.  Then they show up to court, your a no show and the judge signs the paperwork.\n\nMost creditors will not sue over small amounts of debt.  They will sell the debt to other collectors and ruin your credit.  There are state statues on how long a creditor has to sue you from the time you default.  Most states set the limit at 5 to 7 years.\n\nIf a judgment has been issued against you and they file to garnish your accounts or pay, you are suppose to get notification.
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Tell him he's right.  That you'll have to let the judge determine how much he should be giving you and his wages should be garnished for it, that way when he is too busy, he doesn't have to stop the important stuff he is doing to go give you the money.
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Not much to be honest.\n\nTexas is one of the few states that do not allow anyone except for the IRS and the Attorney General (for child support) to garnish wages.\n\nYou can send copies of the judgement to the three credit bureaus and have it reported...you can file a lein on any personl real estate or business he/she owns.\n\nOther than that, there is not much you can do in Texas
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First, you should bring an action to collect the monies. Once, you receive a judgment in your favor, then you must wait a statutory number of days to allow compliance with the judgment. If the person has not complied with the judgment, then you can ask the court to garnish his or her wages or collect his or her property to be sold, etc. via a motion.
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Contact them immediately and set up an arrangement to pay them or borrow from friends or family to pay them back.  They can garnish your wages.  When they do, it will be on their terms.
888136
The court can order garnishment, if the person doesn't pay on their own. What you could do is petition the court for such an order, and explain why it's necessary.
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go to the court that issued the judgment, and have them enforce it. they could garner wages or confiscate property from them. Or, sell the debt to a collection agency. You will only get a small amount, but its better than nothing and then its no longer your problem.
896128
That would be an illegal garnishment of wages/salary, thus subject to a court order; not a bosses whim or any such contractual obligation. I can not believe the ignorance of some of the answers to this question. It would be a null and void contract, if you signed any such document, so you may wish to contact the proper state/municipal authorities.
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After a repo, the only way they can legally garnish your wages is by filing a lawsuit and winning. \n\nIf they try to garnish without a judgment, sue them.\n\nAnd, alot of what they can do after winning a judgment, as far as being paid, depends on the state statutes.\n\nThat is, if you did not sign your rights away when you surrendered the mobile home.
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It varies from state to state, and I would recommend consulting with an attorney, but yes, the household income can determine the amount that can garnish from his wages, they usually don't garnish the non-parents income. Hold on, it's about to get bumpy.