If a creditor sues you and wins, you may be wondering what recourse they have to collect. Most likely the court will set up a payment plan for you to make weekly or monthly payments to the creditor.
But what happens if you miss a payment?
Most likely, the creditor will seek an IRS wage garnishment.
This is where the creditor receives money directly from your employer before you receive a paycheck. Creditors are most likely to seek a wage attachment if you have a stable income. Most any income is attachable including your regular salary, commissions, bonuses, retirement and disability. About the only income that isn’t subject to attachment is tips and income from a job that is part of a welfare back to work program.
If this happens to you, it is imperative that you understand the law. There are numerous defenses in place that may help you reduce the amount paid to the creditor each month. Additionally, because it is your employer who will calculate the amount that will be sent to the creditor, you need to have a clear understanding of how this number is being calculated.
