[1Spartan1]

I live in Florida, I received a notice from a collection agency, one that has been in existence for 40 years. I was informed that they had recovered an account from a wireless providerthat I had service with from the year 2002. First off, I do not recall having the sercvice during that time, I do recall having the service in the mid 1990's, however, I was forced to pay a security deposit of $1000.00, which I never had refunded and should have satisfied any debts that I owed. Secondly, I received a court order informing me that 25% of my salary is being garnished (something I cannot afford to have happen and pay my rent). My employer had already been contacted and the garnishment has begun. I did not receive a court date informing me of this occurring or providing me with the justification. Shouldn't I have been informed and been told why this was happening. I filed an appeal with the courts to claim an exemption and that was declined. What can I do to have the garnishment lifted since I was never notified of a court date and an explanation of why the garnishment was being placed on my wages? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

[ScottGem]

The court order authorizing the garnishment should indicate when and where they obtained a judgement against you. You need to file a Motion to Vacate that judgement on the grounds of improper service since you were never informed of the original suit.