Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: Wage garnishment

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Re: Wage garnishment

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If they are dealing with a judgment from another state, they would have been required to domesticate it in Florida in order to garnish your wages in Florida. A notice should have been mailed to you by the court by certified mail and you had the right to object to the judgment. You need to check out where the judgment was recorded and file an objection.

Your wages might not be subject to garnishment under Florida law if you are the head of a household. You should consult a qualified attorney who can review all of the facts and advise you of your legal rights and responsibilities.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.