Long Island Wage Garnishment Lawyer
Bankruptcy and Wage Garnishment
A Long Island bankruptcy attorney at Blutter & Blutter should be contacted today if you are looking at potential wage garnishment or money is already being taken from your check to pay a creditor. Wage garnishment can make it impossible to pay even essential living expenses and if this is your case, it is imperative that you have an attorney from the firm by your side to assist in making sure your rights are being safeguarded.
Wage garnishment by a creditor to recoup money owed, occurs after a lawsuit is filed and the court orders that part of the debtor's wages be sent to the creditor. Depending on the circumstances, property can also be garnished. Although wage garnishment is usually ordered in cases of taxes or child support owed, it can also be used with credit card or other types of debt. The attorneys at the firm know that in these uncertain times, countless numbers of people are suffering from overwhelming debt and that you are not alone. Wage garnishment can be a signal that there are deeper financial problems you are facing and that you may benefit from discussing your options, including filing for bankruptcy, with attorneys from the firm. They are compassionate and sensitive to the stress you are feeling and will use their experience wherever possible to help resolve your debt and see that you get a new start in life.
How Bankruptcy Stops Wage Garnishment
It is a relief for many people to know that by filing bankruptcy, a right under federal law, wage garnishment actions are stopped. The attorneys at the firm can explain the process of bankruptcy to you and help you make an informed decision about whether filing is for you. If it is not, there are other methods to consider in dealing with your debt, including: debt settlement, debt consolidation and loan modification. With memberships in the Nassau County Bar Association, NACBA, New York State Bar Association and the New York Society of Certified Public Accountants, the firm has the education and experience and eagerness to dedicate themselves to a zealous advocacy of your rights under the law.
Contact a Long Island wage garnishment lawyer today if you need assistance with stopping your wages from being garnished.