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All About Wage Garnishment and Credit Collections – 2023 Updated

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Wage garnishments are the ultimate threat posed by every debt collection scenario, but finding yourself on the wrong end of one doesn’t have to be a financial death sentence. Legal notices soon follow, along with a court judgment taking a big chunk of your paycheck. This can be done legally by obtaining a court order.

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What Is a Judgment?

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A judgment is an order issued by a judge or jury to settle a lawsuit. In this case, the judge may order you to pay the other party as part of the court’s final judgment. The order can be issued in one of two forms: A monetary judgment: A judgment that orders one party to pay the other party a specific amount of money.

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Can My Stimulus Check Be Garnished for Credit Card Debt?

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But those who are struggling with debt might wonder: Can my stimulus check be garnished for credit card debt or other money owed. In some cases, the money you get from the third stimulus could be garnished. Federal Student Loan Debt: No. This is not necessarily true for private student loans, though.

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Can a NY Judgment Creditor Garnish PPP or Other CARES Act Funds?

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With both consumers and small businesses receiving funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and CARES Act, questions have come up as to whether these amounts can be frozen or garnished by debt collectors or creditors. Is garnishing PPP or CARES Act funds an option for satisfying outstanding monies owed to judgment creditors?

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What is a Judgment?

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A judgment is an order issued by a court of law. If they are successful, the court issues a judgment against you. What Happens After a Judgment Is Entered Against You? The court enters a judgment against you if your creditor wins their claim or you fail to show up to court. What Is a Judgment on Property?

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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for Defendant in Fake ID Theft Case

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The Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has upheld a ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for obtaining a default judgment and garnishing the plaintiff’s wages after he defaulted on a student loan debt, by falsely claiming he was the victim of identity theft and claiming the defendants lacked standing to … The post Appeals Court (..)

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Everything You Should Know About a Judgment Lien in Indiana

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A judgment lien against you can have a variety of distressing and negative consequences. Read on to learn everything you need to know about judgment liens in Indiana, including how they work and how to avoid them. What Is a Judgment Lien? Judgment Liens in the Hoosier State In Indiana, judgment liens last for 10 years.