Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Wage garnishment
My wages have been garnished by LA County for the next 5 years (child support starting in 1999). I had a car repossessed this year and the creditor says I still owe approx $1900 because the re-sale was less than the debt. Can he also garnish my wages?
Asked on 12/03/01, 12:48 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Redenbacher
Redenbacher & Brown, LLP
Re: Wage garnishment
Mr. Koury is correct, but there is also a limit to how much can be taken out of your check. How much depends on a number of factors.
Answered on 12/04/01, 12:32 am
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Wage garnishment
not unless he first files a lawsuit and wins a judgment.
Answered on 12/03/01, 12:51 am