How to prevent Wage Garnishment?

Date: Thu, 02/19/2009 - 04:24

Submitted by methos100
on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 04:24

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Hi all and thanks. Myself and former roommate broke a lease. We were summoned to court over $1800 owed. I showed, he did not. Well judgement for that amount was awarded to the landlord. How can I prevent my wages from being garnished? My old roommate is long gone and will never be found, so I am probably liable for the entire amount. Thanks!

What state do you live in?

lrhall41

Submitted by NASCAR_Devil on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 04:30

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Ohio. I'm basically wondering if I make solid arrangements to p

Ohio. I'm basically wondering if I make solid arrangements to pay, will that avoid garnishment, or is it discretionary to the landlord. Thanks for your help!

lrhall41

Submitted by methos100 on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 05:52

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Garnishment could be enforced by the court with the judgement al

Garnishment could be enforced by the court with the judgement already awarded. OH SOL on judgements is 21 years (renewable very 5) and garnishments go by the federal standard:

Federal Law exempts from garnishment 75% of disposable earnings per week, or an amount = to 30 x federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is greater. Where federal law provides larger exemption, it supersedes any state law.

lrhall41

Submitted by NASCAR_Devil on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 07:10

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Thanks again for your help and prompt replies. Will I be liable

Thanks again for your help and prompt replies. Will I be liable for the entire amount, or just half? The judgement was against both of us, but he probably can't be found and likely doesn't have a job.

lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 07:30

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garnishment

I read on a legal advice website that you can file a dispute if your income is used to support children or spouse. I am not sure if that is true but it sounds realistic.

lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 18:19

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