Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
after 10 years on a credit report, can a debt still be payable, or should it be written off? also, if there was a judgement and garnishment of wages can you still file for bankruptcy?
Asked on 9/15/09, 12:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
If the debt was a judgment, the judgment lasts for 20 years. You always have the option of filing for bankruptcy.
Mike.
Answered on 9/20/09, 1:04 pm