Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Oklahoma

judgment

My daughter recently had a judment against her concerning an engagement ring that she did not return to her x fiance because it had been a Christmas gift.

My question: Can her wages be garnished if she is unable to come up the with money or replace the ring.

Concerned Mother and grandmother.


Asked on 7/06/00, 12:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: judgment

Unless she works for the federal government, yes, her wages can be garnished to pay a legitimate judgment against her. There are strict federal guidelines as to how much may be deducted from each paycheck, but eventually garnishment will be successful if properly pursued.

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Answered on 9/08/00, 3:24 pm


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