Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

wage garnishment

11 years ago a judgement was filed against me in an auto repo now the finance company is trying to garnish my wages. Is there a statue of limatations on judgements and can they garnish my wages for an auto loan.


Asked on 3/25/09, 12:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: wage garnishment

There sort of is a statute of limitations for judgments. Judgments last for seven years, but they can be renewed for another thirteen years. You need to check to see if the judgment was renewed. Otherwise it is no good.

Wages can be garnished for auto loan judgments, but usually not if you provide more than 50% of the support for a dependent who lives at home with you.

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Answered on 3/25/09, 8:00 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: wage garnishment

Unless your wages are exempt, they are subject to being garnished. Chances are, without enough information for a definitive reply, that they are. But the exemption is an affirmative defense to the garnishment action. I suggest you call me for a consultation at your first opportunity. If I am not in speak with eith Mr. Batta or Stein.

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Answered on 3/29/09, 5:25 pm


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