How canI get my money out of a checking account that has been frozen due to a judgement against me?
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How canI get my money out of a checking account that has been frozen due to a judgement against me?
I am unemployed and only had $1144 in my account; iwas my last dime. I also have 3 children. I have a hearing on but not for 2 weeks.
Asked on February 14, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
From my reading of the law in Indiana regarding the notice requirements and your rights upon seizure, I think that the maximum you can get here is $100 unless the funds are considered exempt under Federal Law. Generally speaking Veterans Benefits, Social Security Benefits, certain pension and retirement benefits are exempt from seizure. Maybe you can make a request to move the hearing up. Is this a hearing as to the seizure? I would go and see about speaking with a legal aid attorney about any other thing you can do here and about representing you at the hearing. This needs to get straightened out quickly. Good luck to you.
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