Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New York
if your in debt, can the credit card company garnish your salary?
Asked on 1/23/11, 6:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew M. Doktofsky
Andrew M. Doktofsky, P.C.
Wages can be garnished only if the creditor obtains a judgment against the debtor. Once a judgment is obtained, the creditor can have the sheriff serve an income execution on the debtor and the debtor's employer.
Answered on 1/27/11, 3:46 pm
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