What to do if my husband had a garnishment wipe out our accounts?

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What to do if my husband had a garnishment wipe out our accounts?

My paycheck got taken in this also. I have heard about being able to claim injured spouse to get my paycheck back. Is this a possibility? And, if so, how do I go about it?

Asked on December 28, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Iowa

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Given what you have written, I suggest that you consult with a debt collection attorney to see what legal recourse you may have such as filing a claim of exemption as to the levy as soon as possible. Potentially a timely claim of exemption and a basis for the claim may allow the return of some if not all of the monied levied upon.


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