Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Can my wages be garnished in Florida for a judgment against me for a credit card if I am the only income in my household.


Asked on 2/25/13, 7:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Junilla Sledziewski Statman, Harris & Eyrich

You will need to prove to the court that you are truly "head of household" - that is, supporting a child or other dependent. If you can prove that, your disposable income is not subject to garnishment, unless you specifically agree to garnishment. If you have been served with a notice of a writ of garnishment, read it carefully and be sure not to miss any deadlines to claim your exemption.

Here is the statute:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search;_String=&URL=0200-0299/0222/Sections/0222.11.html

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Answered on 2/26/13, 4:58 am


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