Articles Posted in Wage Garnishment

In most bankruptcies in the State of Florida, the filer does not have to appear in court.  He, or she, only has to attend a “meeting of creditors,” which also includes a “bankruptcy trustee.”  Appearing before a judge usually occurs if the filer is challenging a debt and claims he does not…

By Alfred Villoch, III, with Savage, Combs & Villoch, PLLC So you owe money to a creditor, like a credit card company, and the creditor sues you. Eventually, a court awards your creditor a money judgment, say for $10,000. Can the creditor now garnish your wages in an effort to…