Wage Garnishment Legal Steps

Summary

A secured credit card company can garnish wages if you default, but they must first obtain a court judgment. You should be notified about this process. If you werent, it might be an error or improper service. Seek legal advice to address this issue.

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Brandi
Nice to meet you, Brandi. How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I received notice from employer that my wages will start being garnished. I never got papers so had to ask employer for information, it's for a secured credit card, how can that be ?
Hi Brandi, it's important to know your location to provide accurate information. However, usually:
- A secured credit card company can garnish your wages if you default.
- They must first obtain a judgment from the court.
- You should be notified about this, but if not, it might be an error or improper service.
I'd recommend seeking legal help.