Category: Florida Wage Garnishment Attorney

filing for bankruptcy

Florida law allows certain creditors to garnish the wages of debtors who have fallen behind on their payments or are not actively paying down debt. Garnishment can take 25% or more from your paycheck after taxes. However, if you file for bankruptcy, most creditors will immediately be prohibited from garnishing your wages. This includes most…

bankruptcy lawyer

In most cases, obtaining a discharge will be the primary reason why a borrower files for bankruptcy. If a debt is discharged in bankruptcy, the borrower will be released from all personal liability on the debt. Further, creditors will be restricted from taking any collection action against the debtor for debts discharged in bankruptcy. Creditors…

gavel on wallet

Florida Wage Garnishment Limits Wage garnishment has its boundaries defined by federal regulations, designed to ensure that a substantial portion of your earnings remains untouched for your essential living expenses. Although some states impose their own stricter garnishment limits, Florida adheres to the federal guidelines. Here are the rules: If someone you owe money to…