How to Avoid Bank Account Garnishments
Friday, July 3rd, 2009One of the most alarming things that can happen is a creditor garnishing a bank account. If you have a county court judgment against you, you may be in for a nasty surprise: creditors can legally take every penny in your bank account at no notice to you (up to the amount you owe). This could mean that you get paid, you write a ton of checks to pay bills, and the next day the bank depletes your account. You might only find out about it when the checks start bouncing.
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