QUESTION
Can a medical hospital garnish your wages for payment?
Asked on Aug 02nd, 2012 on Bankruptcy - Michigan
11 ANSWERS
Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Livingston, NJ
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Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar, P.C.
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Only if they have a judgment against you.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2013 at 12:40 AM
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Clinton, MS
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Yes.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Family Attorney serving Henderson, NV
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Harris, Yug & Ohlinger
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Yes.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 2:50 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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The Law Office of Marc S. Stern
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Assuming the hospital sues and gets a judgment, yes.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 3:08 PM
If they have obtained a judgment against you, yes, they can garnish wages. If not, then no.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Real Estate Attorney serving Meadow Vista, CA
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The Meadow Law Group
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Yes, if they obtain a judgment and writ of garnishment.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 5:02 PM
Litigation Attorney serving Pearl River, NY
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Law Office of Bijal Jani
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Typically, the collections agency or division of a hospital does have the right to garnish your wages if they were successful in obtaining a judgment against you for unpaid bills.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 5:02 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
A garnishment is issued by a court after a judgment has been entered and not satisfied. The hospital, on its own cannot issue a garnishment for your wages.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 5:02 PM
Real Estate Attorney serving Williamstown, NJ
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Yes they can - after they get a judgment against you.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Phoenix, AZ
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Yes. Any creditor has sue you, get a judgment and then garnish your wages and/or bank accounts. Perhaps you should seek advice about bankruptcy. Please understand that filing for bankruptcy is a very complicated process. It is wise to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney before deciding to take this important step. Most Arizona bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation about the basics of bankruptcy.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Construction Attorney serving Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Yes, if they have a judgment. They cannot garnish wages without a judgment.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 3:20 PM