I have talked about debt collectors collecting on a debt past the statute of limitations before. But, it is time to update this as it continues to happen! The statute of limitations states a certain amount of time for a…
Posts Tagged With: wage garnishment
California Debt Blog: FAQ: How do I fight a wage garnishment?
Question: I recently found out that there is a judgment against me. They are attempting to garnish my wages. How do I fight this? A: There are basically four options if you want to fight a wage garnishment. 1. You…
California Debt Blog: FAQ: Can my wages be garnished and what do I do if a debt collector violates the law?
More from the last two weeks on what a debt collector cannot do. This is based on the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the California Rosenthal Act (also called the Rosenthal FDCPA). You may have seen these…
California Debt Blog: Waiting will only hurt you
I get a lot of folks who call me up and want help – after they have waited. It can be done, sometimes, but it takes more time, energy and money. There are three places where waiting hurts. First, once…
California Debt Blog: Bankruptcies Higher In Wage Garnishment States
The Associated Press recently studied trends in bankruptcy filings. One thing stood out to them: in states where debt collectors can garnish wages, bankruptcies are sharply higher. Five states, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Florida and Texas, prohibit or sharply…