Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

Collection by State of California

The State of California is trying to collect state income tax from 1988. My ex-husband filed these taxes in August of 1996, more than a year after we had divorced. My ex-husband made payments to the state from 7/14/97 to 9/01/99. The State of California is now trying to collect $27,756.00 from me. They have liened my bank account and threatened garnisheement. My question is: can the State of California garnishee my wages in Texas for California state income tax?


Asked on 5/16/04, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Collection by State of California

I don't believe they have the authority to garnishee your current wages.

I'd also have serious questions whether they had the authority to lien your account. Were you given notice of a lawsuit by California? Or the entry of a California judgment in Texas?

It may well be worth your while to engage a lawyer to look into the situation.

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Answered on 5/17/04, 10:42 am


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