Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia
Can a debt collection agency garnish my checking account without the bank or them contacting me first?
Asked on 5/15/10, 3:44 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
Of course (assuming they have a judgment), for reasons that are pretty obvious.
Answered on 5/20/10, 3:48 pm
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
First they have to sue you and get a judgment. Then, they don't have to notify anybody. They can just serve the bank with the garnishment and your account is frozen, up to the amount they are claiming.
Answered on 5/21/10, 7:06 am