What to do if my wages are being garnished and I never received notice of court or otherwise?
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What to do if my wages are being garnished and I never received notice of court or otherwise?
The address used buy the collection agency is 9 years out of date. They easily found my employer. Aren’t they required to make a minimal effort to find me?
Asked on November 28, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Minnesota
Answers:
eric redman / Redman Ludwig, P.C.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
unfortunately this happens a lot. a court will not set aside a default judgment , even if you did not receive notice unless you can show you have a defense to the case- which usually you do not have. when they have a judgment, they can collect by garnishment. file a bankruptcy if you have enough debt to justify it.
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