When someone has fallen on hard times, they may not realize how easy it is to accumulate crushing debt which means many creditors are owed money. They also don’t know that these same creditors may have a legal right to garnishing your wages which can set a person back even further.
What is Wage Garnishment?
While the laws vary greatly from state to state, wage garnishment is basically when a court orders that your employer withhold a certain amount of money from your paycheck each pay period in order to directly pay back a creditor. While this may not seem fair, the courts take it seriously when major debt is owed, especially when it comes to unpaid taxes, child support and other types of outstanding debt.
What Can You Do?
Fighting wage garnishment can be a timely legal battle which is why it is important to act quickly when this type of judgement is passed down to you and your employer. This is where The Law Offices of Todd Cushner & Associates can step in and help you to navigate this complex situation. They have made it their mission to help individuals and their families understand their options, which may include taking advantage of various types of bankruptcy protection.
The firm offers a series of helpful videos which can provide some quick guidance on what your next steps should be and if you qualify for bankruptcy. What makes the firm special is they make it a priority to treat their clients with compassion and help them maintain their self-respect and dignity.
If you are in serious debt and worried about what to do next, call the office at (914)-600-5502 for an appointment as these types of legal matters just seem to get worse with time.
