QUESTION
If I only receive Social Security can I be sued?
Asked on Feb 08th, 2014 on Bankruptcy - Colorado
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You can ALWAYS be sued .. the question is if you lose can they collect.
Answered on Feb 13th, 2014 at 4:21 AM
Yes, but collecting a judgment against you may be difficult. If you have no other income, you may be immune to wage garnishment, but your assets can be used to satisfy a judgment as well.
Answered on Feb 13th, 2014 at 4:21 AM
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Yes, you can. If a creditor obtains a judgment against you, your Social Security Income should be exempt (protected) from garnishment if you do not deposit your Social Security Income into an account that is shared by another person. A creditor with a judgment against you may however garnish any other income or wages you have, or attach personal or real property that you own to collect the debt.
Answered on Feb 13th, 2014 at 4:20 AM
You can be sued, but if a judgment is entered against you, you can prevent collection of the judgment from funds that are the proceeds of Social Security.
Answered on Feb 13th, 2014 at 4:18 AM