Are Your Wages Being Garnished?
Wage garnishment is one of the harshest weapons in the debt collector's arsenal. If you are struggling with debt, you most likely need every cent of your paycheck just to get by. When your wages are garnished, it can turn a bad debt situation into a financial crisis.
At The Law Offices of Joseph J. D'Agostino, Jr., LLC, we help people avoid wage garnishment and other debt collection tactics. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve debt relief and keep their hard-earned money.
Contact us online or by telephone at 203-265-5222 to speak with an experienced Connecticut personal bankruptcy lawyer. For your convenience, we maintain two offices, one in Wallingford and one in Stratford.
Bankruptcy Stops Wage Garnishment
In Connecticut, a debt collector who has obtained a judgment against you can take up to 25 percent of your wages. For some people, this could leave them with as little as $124 per week to live on. If you are facing wage garnishment, it is important to have an experienced bankruptcy lawyer on your side.
Wage garnishment also drags your personal debt situation into your place of work. Many people are embarrassed to have their employer find out about their debt, and fear repercussions. Although an employer cannot fire an employee for an initial wage garnishment, that same protection does not apply to subsequent garnishment orders.
Stopping wage garnishment in a timely manner is crucial to your short and long-term financial health. Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy creates a legal injunction that automatically and immediately stops wage garnishment and other creditor actions. Filing for bankruptcy can also help you get back wages that have been garnished prior to filing.
Stop Wage Garnishment - Connecticut Bankruptcy Attorney
If you are overwhelmed by debt and are facing wage garnishment, we are here to help you explore your options. Contact us online or by telephone at 203-265-5222 to speak with an experienced Wallingford bankruptcy lawyer.
