Every time we would get a levy order when i was working at the bank, it would be from the courts. And, it was usually the state that had it done because of back taxes owed. If it's a personal one, I don't know. We never saw those.

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I have lived in FL for 3 years only to find out the other day that my BOA account had been levied. The question is:
I was sued in NY by a credit card Co in 06 and I have been a resident in FL since 05. The judgement went in the Credit Card Co favor (I knew nothing of this because everything was being sent to my NY old address). A year and 1/2 later hence the levy. I did open the BOA account in NY. Should that make a difference since under FL statue 222.2 they can not levy my account if I am a resident, and head of househould(I live by myself).
SOMEONE, PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Contact the judge that issued the order immediately! You may just be able to get the judgement vacated due to improper service. It would very likely be worth your $$$ to consult an attorney. NY law is very different frm almost anyplace I've ever been.

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is it legal for a lawyer to put a levy on my bank account??? and how long untill the lawyer has to lift the levy??

HI Mongoose,
Were you sued by the lawyer and they obtained a judgement to levy? A bit more info and we can help.

9/11 caused some misfortune in my life and I fell behind tremendously on credit card debt. I was unemployed for two years and things spiraled out of control.
Unfortunately, the creditors went after me with a vengence and have levied my joint account with my husband twice . They've also done it once with my son's account where I had to be put on because he was a minor. He was livid and I can't see how they are allowed to do that to either of these accounts.

Is it legal for them to levy these account when neither my husband or son owe them the money?

I need to resolve this quickly! It's a nightmare!!!!!!!!!!

If your name is on the account, it's legally considered your money. So yes, they can put a levy on the account.

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I owe a debt of 5500 roughly and did not see this bank levy coming. I did not know that a jewelary store account would do this and wipe me out of my checking. That was my rent, car payment, food money for my family. They took 1600 and I was wondering how many times do they go in and get the money, in till its paid? It was my bill and My husband and I share a bank account and it was his money they took, and I dont know what to do know or know much about this bank levy

Can they come in and take more money

Please could someone let me know, my fiance has been dealing with debt management company to pay off his debts, now the credit card company put levy on his checking account and we have no money to pay our rent this month. he has been paying the debt releif consistanly. please help with this questin, bank gave no help to questions,

NO ONE can take/transfer/sieze/give away/etc your property without your permission. The fiduciary duty of the bank, investment house etc prevents that. If a bank takes your money and gives it to the government or anyone else without your permission OR without a court order. They are libel for damages and replacement of your money. This is a law in every state. If they levy you ask 1st to see the court judgement, if they don't have one demand to have your account reimbursed. If they refuse go to your local court and file a request for discovery. Get everything in writing and use usps certified mail. Don't take the gestapo BS!

my understanding is that levies come from superior court (in NJ anyway)
as always, correct me if i am wrong

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How are the bank account found by the party issuing the levy?

new york attorney collectors cite judgement of 9056. from a credit card from 2004. The bank was rarely used by me and there was14.00 in the account. When I went on-line the bank has the attachment as 18,000. I called the attorney and he said if I do not pay he will send a sheriff to collect items from my home to pay the debt. Is this possible.

Are you sure it was an attorney and not a debt collection agency? Debt collection agencies are nutritious for saying that.

I would call the Sheriff's office just to make sure.

I just recieved a court ordered levy against my WaMu account for a past credit card (Capital One) charged off debt. Should I contact the law office and make payment arrangement? Will that stop the levy?