Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Indiana
owe debt to a collection agency from medical bills accrued from 1997 to 1999. Judgment entered in court for $1994.18 on Jan. 29, 2002 I didn't pay as I was unemployed at the time. Later I was incarcerated for a little over three years. I was released in Feb. 08 and immediately started working. I have kept same job and currently have a child-support garnishment. Recently received notice from collection agency stating I owed $3604.00 from debt and interest accrued. Can they charge me interest for a debt that is that old? Will they be able to garnish my wages also?
Asked on 2/18/11, 6:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yes and yes subject to the federal limits on garnishment amounts. Their garnishment will not have an impact on the garnishment for child support.
Answered on 2/19/11, 4:56 am