Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

I am unable too pay a credit card debt because now I have multiple sclerosis and disabled. They are attempting to garnish me. Is this correct? I live in Florida. I had the account for 30 years


Asked on 3/07/16, 12:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Collectors are ruthless. If you have an account that only contains disability income, then they can not take that or any pension income, social security. However, if you have funds that are considered from earnings then they can attach however, they must have a judgment against you and a writ of garnishment from the court. Did you have a trial? Were you ever called into court and did not appear. You can appeal any ruling they obtained.

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Answered on 3/07/16, 12:25 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

They cannot garnish without a judgment and court order. Were you sued?

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Answered on 3/07/16, 12:34 pm


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