Is there a statute that prevents garnishment of wages for debt collection if the spouse is disabled?
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Is there a statute that prevents garnishment of wages for debt collection if the spouse is disabled?
Asked on October 26, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Alabama
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There isn't any statute that prevents a wage garnishment due to a spouse being disabled. Everyone is treated equally under the law. Being disabled or having a spouse that is disabled won't prevent a wage garnishment.
The wage garnishment can be stopped by filing bankruptcy.
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