Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Utah

garnishment

I am 70-years-old. My only income is from Social Security. Can my SS income be garnished to pay credit card balances?


Asked on 1/07/09, 10:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: garnishment

A creditor can attempt to garnish the money. When you get notice of the garnishment, you will have to file for a hearing in court. At that hearing you can ask the court to consider your SS income exempt - so that the creditor cannot touch the money.

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Answered on 1/08/09, 12:40 pm
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: garnishment

Not in Texas. Creditor can garnish or attach nonexempt property with Court Order AFTER they get a judgment but before a judgment..NO ...and with a judgment NO garnishment of wages nor social security...good luch

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Answered on 1/09/09, 4:52 pm


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