How Much of My Paycheck Can a Creditor Garnish?
Sometimes an employee doesn’t even know that a creditor is seeking to garnish until they see a change in their paycheck. At that point, you should seek advice of legal counsel. So how much of my paycheck can a creditor garnish? The garnishment process Before a creditor can garnish your wages, that creditor must obtain […]
What is a Reaffirmation Agreement?
In bankruptcy, a reaffirmation agreement refers to a contract between the debtor and a secured creditor. The reaffirmation (or “reaff”) is an agreement that waives the discharge of a debt that would otherwise be discharged. They allow the debtor to keep collateral that may otherwise be subject to repossession. Reaffirmation agreements are usually filed on […]