Will They Garnish My Wages?

No. Under federal bankruptcy law no creditor is legally allowed to garnish your wages for a debt which you discharged in a bankruptcy. They also cannot do that if you are making payments on the debt through a Chapter 13. Some nondischargeable debts, however, can still be subject to garnishment. The way to understand this thoroughly it to discuss it thoroughly with your attorney.

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