Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Attachment against checking account

A judgment is against me for a credit card debt. My checking account has been attached. Is this legal? I thought that only the government could do something like that.


Asked on 10/03/06, 3:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Greg Artim Law Office of Karen L. Myers, P.C.

Re: Attachment against checking account

your checking account can be garnished twice in a six month period by a creditor with a valid judgment. there may be defenses to this, depending upon the origination of the funds and the ownership of the account. you should contact an attorney in your area.

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Answered on 10/04/06, 11:46 am


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