I will be working for a Massachusetts company, but not in Massachusetts. Rather overseas. Can my wages still be garnished?

The garnishment order must be based upon a judgment that was entered by a court in Massachusetts. If there is no judgment entered in any court,...

Priority vs non-priority

This forum is for general questions. I cannot fill out your forms for you. You need to meet with an attorney who can ask you questions,...

If I got a civil demand letter and I paid it does it stay on my credit record or any record?

What kind of "civil demand"? Was it a demand for costs after a shoplifting arrest? Did you negotiate with the debt collector and get an agreement...

Do you have anything belonging to you in the box? Was the judgment entered against you or against the co-owner. You do not have standing to...

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Can a law firm garnish wages after an agreement was made not to if I payed a lump sum?

Was the agreement in writing? If so, you have a very good case to sue the debt collector. If there is no written confirmation of the agreement,...

What is the Satute of Limitation for a credit card debt in California?

The SOL is an affirmative defense which you can raise if you file an Answer (or other responsive pleading) after you were served with Summons and...

If my former tenant files for bankruptcy, will this remove his/her judgment?

If you want to prevent BK discharge, you must file an adversary proceeding in BK court. You will need a lawyer to represent you because an...

I purchased plane tickets worth $26,900 from a travel agency and the travel agency did not deliver the tickets.

A "Seller of Travel" must register as such with the California Attorney General. The AG has a complaint process. You can file the complaint...

What kind of duties does my affidavit of support have?

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Can you do wage garnishment using the existing judgment if debtor stops making monthly payment per the payment plan agreement?

If the payment agreement was done correctly, you can apply to the court to have a money judgment entered for the entire balance owing, then do a...