If my wages are being garnished but there’s no judgement on my credit report, how can they do that without an original judgement?
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If my wages are being garnished but there’s no judgement on my credit report, how can they do that without an original judgement?
Asked on December 3, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, California
Answers:
eric redman / Redman Ludwig, P.C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
there would have to be a judgment somewhere in a court in order to garnish- unless student loan or IRS. it might not show up on your credit report anyway
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