Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: wage garnishment

They would have to take any Colorado judgment and get it filed in Florida. If they didn't do that, you should contact counsel and fight the garnishment. If you would like to contact my office, please call me.

Re: wage garnishment

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No. There can be no garnishment unless a judgment has been obtained. It might have originally been entered in Colorado but would have to be domesiticated in a Florida Court. They would then need to file for the writ of garnishment here in Florida which would be entered without notice to you, but can still be contested. You need to immediately consult with a Florida attorney to review your options including the ways to stop a garnishment of your wages.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.