If you have received a letter about a debt collection lawsuit in Georgia, there is help for you. A lawsuit will not go away if you don’t do anything, and typically will result in a default judgment against you. If the creditor wins the lawsuit, without much notice to you, here are some of the actions they can take to recover the money you owe them.
Thinking about bankruptcy? The bankruptcy lawyers at King and King LLC in Atlanta, Georgia can help. Call 404-524-6400 for a free bankruptcy consultation.
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Friday, August 18, 2023
What Should You Do If Your Wages Are Being Garnished?
Wage garnishment causes serious hardship and can make it impossible to get back on top financially. If your wages are currently being subjected to wage garnishment, bankruptcy could be a solution. King & King in Atlanta can help.
When can your wages be garnished?
A creditor must obtain a wage garnishment against you in
court. Your creditor must then notify the sheriff’s office where you live and
provide paperwork proving the ruling against you. The sheriff’s office will
then contact your employer, who must garnish your wages.
Will I be told that my wages are going to be garnished?
In most cases you will receive a letter to attend the hearing
about your debt or by receiving a letter that a creditor has won a judgment
against you. If you miss notification by the court, you may be told by your
employer.
What can I do if my wages are garnished?
Your creditor will continue garnishments until your debt is
repaid if you do not act. One effective way to immediately stop wage garnishment is to file bankruptcy. When you file for bankruptcy, you get an
automatic stay, which stops all collections, including garnishments. If the
debt is charged off or otherwise addressed during bankruptcy, the garnishment
cannot be restarted, even when the bankruptcy ends.
At King & King bankruptcy attorneys we have been helping
people in the state of Georgia stop wage garnishment for over 40 years. Call us
today for a free consultation at 404-524-6400. We can help you get the fresh
start you deserve.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Wage Garnishment In Georgia? King & King Can Help.
If you are facing wage garnishment, it can be hard. If you’re already under pressure financially, the added pressure may mean you no longer are able to buy groceries or pay for essentials like gas to get to work. At King & King we understand and may be able to help you.
If a creditor is garnishing your wages, we can stop the wage garnishment with a bankruptcy filing. In some cases, we may even be able to
recover some of the garnished wages after we file your case.
When you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into
effect. Before a creditor can resume collection efforts, they must ask a court
to lift a stay. The creditor must have a valid reason for lifting a stay. Most
creditors would not be able to get the stay lifted. Therefore, your wages would
be protected as you work your way through the bankruptcy court.
If your debt is discharged by the bankruptcy court, the
creditor cannot resume garnishment to collect the debt. If your case gets
dismissed without a discharge, the creditor can take steps to reinstate the
wage garnishment following the dismissal.
If your garnishments were within a 90-day period prior to
your bankruptcy filing, the amount garnished was more than $600, and you have
enough exemptions to cover them, we may be able to recover and return some of
the garnishment proceeds.
By working with your experienced King & King bankruptcy
attorney, you can stop wage garnishments and reclaim your financial freedom.
Call our office today at 404-524-6400 and find out how we can help you.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Debt Collection Help In Georgia
Knowing your rights is the first step to end the harassment. A debt collector is not allowed to do the following:
Debt collectors are not allowed to call before the hours of 8 am or after 9 pm.
It is illegal to say that they are law enforcement, or to say that they are a lawyer, if they are not.
They are not allowed to call repeatedly during a small time period, or to let the phone ring for an extended amount of time.
Debt collectors cannot call you at work if you have requested that they do not.
They are not allowed to threaten to arrest you or threaten you with physical harm of any kind.
It is against the law to threaten to garnish your wages or place a lien on your property unless they are actually within legal means to do so.
They may not use abusive language or swear words while communicating.
Debt collectors are not able to report false information on a consumer’s credit report, or threaten to do so.
Putting a stop to the calls
It can be a frustrating experience to deal with debt collectors. One of the ways to end creditor harassment and collection activities is to file for bankruptcy. Once you have filed, the collection agencies must cease all collection activities. Contact the Georgia bankruptcy attorneys at King & King for a free consultation to learn more about your rights and to discuss your legal options. 404-524-6400
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
What Are The Benefits of Filing for Bankruptcy In Georgia?
- Filing for bankruptcy will put an end to creditor harassment. After you have filed for bankruptcy your creditors will not be able to contact you anymore. In fact, after you have filed for bankruptcy you will never have to make direct contact with your creditors again.
- Filing for bankruptcy can stop foreclosure. If you are facing foreclosure, you should speak with Mike about filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. After filing for Chapter 13, an “Automatic Stay” will come into effect that will halt the foreclosure process.
- Filing for bankruptcy will put an end to wage garnishments.
- Filing for bankruptcy will put an end to repossessions.
- Filing for bankruptcy will eliminate the stress, anxiety, and frustration that have been weighing you down.
