Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania
credit card debt
Can you please tell me if credit card companies are permitted to wage attach your payroll checks for balances due on the credit cards?
Asked on 6/02/06, 5:20 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Greg Artim
Law Office of Karen L. Myers, P.C.
Re: credit card debt
Your wages may not be attached in Pennsylvania for this type of debt. However, your bank account can be garnished after the wages (or any other type of funds) are deposited.
Answered on 6/05/06, 12:23 pm
Mark Johns
Mark Johns, Esquire
Re: credit card debt
Pennsylvania law forbids wage attachment for payment of this type of debt.
Answered on 6/02/06, 5:42 pm