Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Utah

Garnishment of disability benefits

I owe $6000 to one credit card company. They have won a judgement against me. I have $882 a month disability compensation, all of which goes into my checking account. Can a court attach/garnish any of that to pay the creditor off?

Thank you,.


Asked on 9/04/06, 6:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Garnishment of disability benefits

Courts do not garnish, creditors garnish. If they attempt a garnish, you need to object that the funds in your account are exempt. If you do not object, then the creditor keeps the money.

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Answered on 9/05/06, 11:20 am


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