Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
account garnishing
Can a credit card collection agency garnish my social security disability check?
Asked on 9/06/06, 7:20 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: account garnishing
Garnishment occurs after they obtain a money judgment from a court. Social security benefits are exempt from garnishment.
Answered on 9/06/06, 7:50 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.
Re: account garnishing
They can garnish, but it would be improper and subject to being quashed.
Answered on 9/06/06, 8:59 pm