In Georgia, garnishment is not something that can happen overnight
in most cases. In order to take a portion of your wages, your creditor needs an
order from the court. To obtain this order, the creditor must first sue you for
the debt, win the lawsuit and obtain a judgment. Having prevailed in the
lawsuit, your creditor may then ask the court to allow your wages to be
garnished. However, in some cases this may happen without your knowledge. Here are
3 steps to stop wage garnishment in Georgia.
1. Call King & King to schedule an appointment. We will
see you as soon as possible and inform you of the next steps during your free
consultation with a skilled attorney.
2. Bring your paperwork to the appointment. We will let you
know in advance the paperwork we may need to stop your garnishment, so be sure
to bring what you can.
3. We can file your bankruptcy the same day (business hours
allowing) and contact your creditor and payroll department for you to stop the
garnishment.
At King & King, we take the time to understand your
needs and answer all of your questions. While we want to solve your problem
quickly, it’s important that you are comfortable with the process, and
understand how it will impact you. These thoughtful conversations enable us to
ensure the best possible outcomes. Call King & King bankruptcy attorneys today at 404-524-6400 to
schedule an appointment so we can assess your financial situation and recommend
the best way for you to get your affairs back on track.
