If someone has written off or charged off a debt that is listed on my credit report, can they then garnish my wages for that debt?
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If someone has written off or charged off a debt that is listed on my credit report, can they then garnish my wages for that debt?
Asked on December 3, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, West Virginia
Answers:
eric redman / Redman Ludwig, P.C.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
writing off the debt does not mean the debt is forgiven. yoiu still owe it and they can file suit etc to colect it within the applicable time limits- usually 6 or 10 years
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