hlfpint531
May 10, 2006, 03:34 PM
I have dental bill of 973.00 which I am being taken to small claims court for. The court is in NJ and I live in PA. Can they garnish my wages because I do not have the full amount to give them? If so how much are they allowed to garnish my wages for and does it show on my credit report?
Fr_Chuck
May 10, 2006, 07:41 PM
If you appear in court and offer to pay a major part of the bill and offer a reasonable payment plan, the judge may make them accept it.
If they win the judgement, they can ask for a garnishment, they may have to file in your state at a hearing first ( not sure of agreements between the two states) Garnishments, depending on local will be from 25 percent to 50 percent of your pay normally.
excon
May 11, 2006, 02:20 PM
Hello halfpint:
Will a judgment show up on your credit report? You betcha it will.
excon