What to do if I recently received a garnishment on my pay without any prior notice?
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What to do if I recently received a garnishment on my pay without any prior notice?
My HR department said they had sent me some paperwork a week prior but I did not receive it. I asked them to send it again. The situation is I financed a vehicle 6 years ago. We purchased it used for about $15,000. The vehicle was repossessed after about 2 years of $500 monthly payments. The bank has garnished my wages for $104 per week for a total of at $22,400. I realize I may be responsible for the difference between what the vehicle is worth and what was left on the loan but this amount seems extreme.
Asked on December 31, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Arizona
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If for some reason human resources at work failed to timely give you notice that the judgment creditor garnished your wages, you need to speak with the human resources department about why this happened.
As to the wage garnishment from your paychecks, you need to see if the $104.00 weekly take out is in accord with current state and county guidelines for the garnishment. As to how the $22,400 amount that you owe was calculated,you need to pull the court file regarding the lawsuit that you were in. Most likely the amount includes towing and storage fees, attorneys fees, pre-judgment interest and accrued interest and the difference between what you owed on the loan and what the used car was auctioned for.
You might want to consult with an attorney that practices in the area of debt collection defense.
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