Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida
social security disability
can a bill collector sue to collect a bill and attach social security i don't own anything
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: social security disability
Try as the collector may, the collector will fail. If the effort is made, you may have a claim.
Re: social security disability
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Social security benefits are specially exempt from garnishment in Florida. The collector can sue, but cannot collect against you.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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