Fighting Wage Garnishment

Has anyone successfully fought a wage garnishment? I live in MS and went to the circuit clerk yesterday to see if I could file a slow pay motion. They said the only motion I could file was a "motion to stay" which is where I take all my bills before a judge and explain why I can't afford the garnishment.

I tried contacting the attorney today and the lady I spoke with was rude basically saying I missed payments so there was nothing they could do.

This is a garnishment from a medical bill. I have more surgery coming up and I can't afford this! I was going to sent a certified letter to this attorney again asking for a settlement instead of garnishment. And then go to court.

I don't want to file medical bankruptcy, because then I'm scared my doctors won't see me. What should I do?

I had a garnishment lifted but it was because I wasn't served properly, therefore I filed a motion to vacate the judgment. I am not certain about your situation but I once owed a huge medical bill but I called the hospital and ask them if I could fill out an application for a hardship payment plan, they sent me the paperwork, I filled it out and do to the fact that I made very little money at the time they completely forgave my bill. Keep checking back for more replies.

Excellent advice from Shazzers! I too contacted the hospital and filled out papers and they took care of the entire bill! There are people in place in most hospitals that will work with you!

Would doing all that stop the garnishment? It's already been served

talk directly to the doctor or hospital, they have the power to work with you and have the garnishment halted if you can work things out.