Summary
The user is being sued by WVU hospitals for a delinquent bill and is facing potential wage garnishment. In West Virginia, wage garnishment is allowed under certain conditions, with a maximum of 25% of disposable earnings. The users disposable income after necessary expenses is $600. The user is currently employed and expects a significant raise in the future. The user has not received any official court documents regarding the wage garnishment, only a summons.Full Conversation
I am being sued by WVU hospitals for a delinquent bill. They want to garnish my wages
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding wage garnishment laws.
West Virginia
What is the total amount of the bill you owe to WVU hospitals?
In West Virginia, wage garnishment is allowed under certain conditions:
- The maximum amount garnished cannot exceed *% of disposable earnings.
- Certain types of income are exempt.
*.*
What is your employment status? In West Virginia, wage garnishment is allowed under certain conditions:
- Maximum garnishment cannot exceed *% of disposable earnings.
- Certain types of income are exempt.
employed
What is your average monthly income? This will help determine the amount that could potentially be garnished from your wages.
I start my job on August 17th *
What is the expected monthly income from your new job? This will help determine the potential amount that could be garnished.
*
What is your disposable income after necessary expenses? In West Virginia, wage garnishment cannot exceed *% of your disposable earnings.
*
What are your necessary expenses? In West Virginia, wage garnishment cannot exceed *% of your disposable earnings.
rent
What is the amount of your monthly rent and student loan payments?
student loan Payments
What is the monthly amount you pay for your student loan? In West Virginia, student loan payments may be considered a necessary expense, potentially reducing the amount that can be garnished.
*
What is the monthly amount you pay for your rent?
*
What is the total amount of your monthly necessary expenses including rent, student loan, and other bills?
*
$*,*
What is the total amount you owe to WVU hospitals?
*.*
What is your plan to pay off the debt to WVU hospitals?
i am getting a raise that will pay me significantly more.
How much more are you expecting to earn after your raise?
$*,*
What is the timeline for your expected raise?
every year
What is the percentage increase in your salary after the raise?
Best estimate as of today is *%
What is the timeline you have been given to pay off the debt to WVU hospitals?
They wish to garnish my wages. They have not given me a timeline.
Have you received any official court documents regarding the wage garnishment?
No just a summons.
What is the date and time mentioned on the summons for your court appearance?
I cannot find an exact date.
What is the case number mentioned on the summons?
*-M54C-*
What is the name of the court mentioned on the summons?
Magistrate court of Wood county, West Virginia
What is the name of the plaintiff mentioned on the summons?
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