Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Collection agency

I have an outstanding debt and get harrasing calls from a collection agency who threatens to garnish my paycheck in order to collect. Does a collection agency have the means to do that?


Asked on 5/05/04, 3:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Collection agency

Only after obtaining a money judgment against you.

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Answered on 5/05/04, 5:00 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Collection agency

The collection agency is powerless. It cannot sue you. An attorney can sue you and after judgment is obtained your salary, if not exempt, can be garnished.

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Answered on 5/05/04, 6:17 pm


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