What is the time limit for a creditor to garnish wages?

somitchell Posts: 3, Reputation: 1

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Oct 24, 2010, 07:29 AM

What is the time limit for a creditor to garnish wages?

ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056

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Oct 24, 2010, 07:31 AM

First they have to get a judgment. A judgment can remain effective for 7-10 years and then can be renewed, indefinitely in some places.

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