How Long Can Wages Be Garnished?
If you find yourself falling behind on debt payments, wage garnishment may not be far behind. It is one of the most utilized weapons in a creditor’s collection arsenal. But How Long Can Wages Be Garnished?
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loan, etc.), tax season can add even more stress to your financial situation. What happens if you are unable to pay your federal income taxes? Are there payment options when you owe money to the IRS (U.S. Internal Revenue Service)?
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Confessed judgments are only permitted in 8 states: Maryland, Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas. These clauses, found in almost all commercial loans and leases in Maryland, allow a creditor to immediately proceed to judgment without the benefit of a merit trial and can be severely harmful to unwitting borrowers.
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What you, specifically, want to know is who can garnish wages? Can a debt collector garnish wages? What about unemployment or the IRS? We will explore these questions and more throughout this article.
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If you find yourself falling behind on payments, creditors can come after your paychecks. It should come as no surprise that one of the questions we hear most often is “How do I stop wage garnishment in Maryland?” How does wage garnishment work? Who can garnish wages? How much can they take out of my paycheck? How long does wage garnishment last?
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What happens if you file for Chapter 13 jointly, but then decide to get divorced? Can you get divorced in Chapter 13? The short answer is YES…but it’s complicated. So, let’s dive right in.
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