Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New York

if your in debt, can the credit card company garnish your salary?


Asked on 1/23/11, 6:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew M. Doktofsky Andrew M. Doktofsky, P.C.

Wages can be garnished only if the creditor obtains a judgment against the debtor. Once a judgment is obtained, the creditor can have the sheriff serve an income execution on the debtor and the debtor's employer.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 3:46 pm


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