Wage Garnishment Penalties Maryland

Summary

In Maryland, garnishing parties must accurately update payments received. Failure to do so can result in penalties, including sanctions or legal action for contempt of court. If payments are not updated and interest is wrongly applied, gather documentation and contact the garnishing party in writing. If unresolved, consider consulting a lawyer for enforcement actions.

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can a person garnishing wages be penalized in maryland if they never update the payments received and interest is still being applied to the original judgement
Hi ****! In Maryland, a person garnishing wages must accurately update payments received. Failure to do so can lead to penalties such as sanctions or legal action for contempt of court.
Have you tried contacting the garnishing party or consulted a lawyer about this issue?
not yet
In Maryland, if the garnishing party fails to update payments and continues to apply interest wrongly, it can result in legal consequences.
Have you gathered any documentation or proof of the payments made and the interest applied so far?
yes-this has been over 2 years and a large payment from the sale of the property has not been applied. Over *% of the debt has been paid, but the monthly statement that I received still has the full debt with the additional interest on the original amount.
****, it sounds like you have strong grounds to address this issue. In Maryland, the garnishing party must accurately record payments. Here's what you can do:
- Gather all documentation of payments made.
- Contact the garnishing party in writing to rectify the account.
- If unresolved, consider consulting a lawyer for enforcement actions.
Would you like information on finding a lawyer?
thank you-not at this time. I'll gather all of my documentation.
****, it sounds like you have a solid case given the substantial evidence you've gathered over the past two years. Once you have all your documentation in order, you could:
- Contact the garnishing party formally to demand an update.
- If they don't respond, consulting a lawyer may be necessary to enforce the correct accounting of your payments.
Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance!