If you live in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina or Texas you are fortunate. Debt collectors in those states cannot seek a court order to garnish your wages. For those living in California, Arizona and elsewhere? It’s completely legal and a convenient way for collection agencies to come after you to satisfy your outstanding debts. The following is a great article discussing wage garnishment. It also discusses a number of ways debt collectors can and cannot attempt to collect from you.
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The best way to avoid this is to tackle your debt problems before it gets to the point of a garnishment. If you find yourself dealing with seemingly insurmountable debt, you should seek the assistance of a debt workout law firm to assist you. They can often help you settle
high credit card debt before it gets to a point where your wages are garnished. While some may try the “do it yourself” approach, most find it easier to let an experienced professional handle the debt negotiation.