Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
Collection Agency/Social Security Disability
Can a collection agency attach my Social Security Disability income, if thats all I have...No assets at all, except my 1998 vehicle. I was out of work 1 1/2 yrs and became disabled
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Re: Collection Agency/Social Security Disability
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No. Social security income is not garnishable under Florida law. Your vehicle may be able to be attached depending on the equity in the car.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: Collection Agency/Social Security Disability
Social security..no. Car..you have $1000.00 exemption in it.
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