Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia

I have a garishment agaist my wages, can I file a homested deed to relief me of part of the debt?


Asked on 9/08/10, 6:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

It doesn't relieve any of the debt. It just allows you to keep the assets (wages) that you claim, but absent a settlement, payment in full, or bankruptcy, they will just keep garnishing until it's satisfied. Don't waste your homestead deed on this, as it's limited to once per lifetime.

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Answered on 9/13/10, 6:27 am


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