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NY state debt collection laws, can creditors garnish pension and social security disability income

Asked over 3 years ago - Woodmere, NY

my husband was paying a debt collection lawyer for an old credit card debt a few years ago when he took ill and was forced to retire..he now collects his NY state pension and social security disability, got a letter the other day that within 5 days a judgement will be taken out against him if its not paid i full i was wondering if they can attach a levy freeze or get ahold of his direct deposit pension or social security checks

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Elliott M. Portman

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Answered over 3 years ago. Debt Collection Attorney in Bohemia, NY.

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New York CPLR 5205 exempts for garnishment, social security benefits and the pension.

If payments are not made and judgment is entered, the judgment-creditor will have to look elsewhere to satisfy the judgment.

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Elliott M. Portman

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Answered over 3 years ago. Debt Collection Attorney in Bohemia, NY.

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New York CPLR 5205 exempts from garnishment, social security benefits and the pension.

If payments are not made and judgment is entered, the judgment-creditor will have to look elsewhere to satisfy the judgment.

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