wage garnishment after bankruptcy
Date: Wed, 11/24/2010 - 03:09
My creditors secured a wage garnishment order in September 2010. So, my boss garnished my first paycheck. But in October 2010, I filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. So, logically he should not garnish my paycheck anymore. But my employer garnished my second paycheck also. Can he do so?
You need to send a Notice of Bk filing to the creditor and tell
You need to send a Notice of Bk filing to the creditor and tell the creditor to quash the garnishment. A copy of what you send should also be sent to the employer. Funds taken after your filing date should be returned to you.
Des.
Your employer cannot garnish your paycheck after you have filed
Your employer cannot garnish your paycheck after you have filed bankruptcy. Thats' totally out of the law. Do as 'despritfreya' advised you.
