QUESTION
Can they garnish my wages without any notification?
Asked on Apr 11th, 2014 on Collections - Ohio
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I received a letter from local county courts that the local hospital was filed a complaint against me for medical bills totaling $3100. I have never received anything else since that time. I received a paycheck today and there is a garnishment of wages. I was never notified that there was a judgement won against me or that there was going to be a garnishment of wages.
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Regrading the Complaint and subsequent judgment, no it is not required that you be served with anything after the Complaint and before judgment is entered against you if you do not respond to the initial Complaint.
When you are served with a Complaint you have 28 days after service to file an Answer. If you do not you file an Answer or other responsive pleading, then the Plaintiff can seek a Default Judgment. The Plaintiff is not required to serve you with a copy of that. Some Judge's require notice of the default hearing be given, but most do not and it is not a requirement.
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Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 3:26 PM
The answer provided is not legal advice and it is recommended that you seek advice of an attorney.