Jonathan C. Ginsberg

Jonathan C. Ginsberg's Answers (47)

Atlanta, GA

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation

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I am filing bankruptcy but my husband just found out that he stands to inherit money from his fathers estate in a couple of mont

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 07, 2010

Assuming that your husband will not be joining with you to file a joint case, you may wonder why his inheritance would have any bearing on your...

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Can a pay day loan company garnish my wages for loan payment that is due

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 26, 2009

If the loan contract you entered into is legal and valid, and you are in breach of that contract, then yes, your wages are at risk of garnishment. ...

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Can credit card companies garnish social security income?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 26, 2009

No, credit card companies cannot garnish Social Security income. If a credit card issuer should get a judgment, the Social Security Administration...

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Can my landlord, that I share a house with, legally say my boyfriend isn't allowed there anymore?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2009

I can't speak to Missouri law specifically but in general, a tenant has rights in property per the lease agreement. In other words you as the...

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One debt collector after another keeps buying my debt. I am on Soc Sec. Disability. Isn't there something in that that keeps the

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2009

Since there is a debt collector involved, you can invoke your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and send the debt...

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Can a debt collection agency have your social security benefits garnished for defaulting on an unsecured credit card?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 23, 2009

No, absolutely not. Social Security benefits may not be garnished to satisfy a civil judgment by this type of debt collector. Further, it very...

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Can you discharge alimony in a bankruptcy in MO?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 21, 2009

Note that I am not a Missouri lawyer. However, the Bankruptcy Code is federal law and Section 523(a)(15) specifically excludes alimony from being...

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