WHITTIER WAGE GARNISHMENT LAWYER WHAT IS WAGE GARNISHMENT? Wage garnishment is a court or government agency order that an individual’s employer may receive. The order forces an employer to withhold a part of an employee’s paycheck in order to repay...
INTRODUCTION Many people have turned to bankruptcy as a solution to their financial situation. Whether to stop a foreclosure on a house, a repossession of a car or a wage garnishment, bankruptcy can provide a fresh start and allow you to rebuild your credit and get...
Ignoring outstanding credit card debt can take a bite out of your paycheck or bank account. Garnishment, a last-ditch effort at debt collection, hits debtors where it hurts: their ability to pay the bills, fill the gas tank and feed their families. When facing credit...
What bankruptcy costs The cost of filing for bankruptcy is more than just the filing fee. There are fees for: mandatory pre-filing credit counseling mandatory debt management ‘education’ advice and information to help you decide whether to file preparing...
What kind of bankruptcy do you qualify for? California Median Income If your average monthly income for the past six months is below the state median for your size household, you meet the requirements of the “means test” (section 707(b)(2) of the...