If Ihave a debt from Canada that has gone to collections and I live and work in the US, can my wages be garnished?
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If Ihave a debt from Canada that has gone to collections and I live and work in the US, can my wages be garnished?
I have an old student loan debt from. I have offered to make payments but they said that it is unacceptable and they want a lump sum. I don’t have any liquid cash to meet their demands. I am wondering what recourse they have in the US.
Asked on September 8, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Let me re-phase the question here for you: if the Canadian company obtains a judgement against me can they collect on the foreign judgement in the United States? The answer is "yes." Oregon law allows for the collection of a foreign judgement for those residing in their state. The state of Oregon recognizes a valid judgment fron outside its state and allows a party to come in to its state to enforce it. The creditor will have a lot of paperwork to do but those fees and costs may very well end up on your shoulders in the end. So you are not "safe" by avoiding the debt just by being here in the US. What you need to do is to press on about settling the matter. Use the words "bad faith" and the like. See of it helps. Otherwise, seek help from a reputable credit counseling agency. Good luck.
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