Stop Wage Garnishment with the Help of a Lawyer

Posted by Segal, Cohen & Landis, LLP on July 24th, 2019

Facing an IRS wage garnishment is fearful until the debt is complete. However, with the help of the right lawyer, you can stop a wage garnishment immediately. when you look for a wage garnishment attorney, make sure that he/she as all the information about the garnishment. If the lawyer is good and knowledgeable enough, it can improve your chance of avoiding or preventing a garnishment from taking place or continuing.

Learning the garnishment details

Before you contact your lawyer, it is important that you’re thorough about the garnishment as possible. You will probably need to review documentation, checking the check details or communicating with the agency. You can also ask your employer to contact the payroll department about the garnishment situation. If the matter starts at the bank, you also need to sit down and explain the matter with a financial institution official. Bear in mind that the garnishment occurs through a court judgment, which means that you may need to check public records or contact the local courthouse to understand who it is that is acquiring the income.

The Legal Consult

If you’ve gathered enough documents and information, it is time for you to contact the attorney or speak to different attorneys in town. Make sure that the person you choose is the best match for your needs. You should be ready to listen to many lawyers who may explain the bankruptcy options. Debt settlement is also another option depending on the disposable income you have after the garnishment incurs the wage losses.

The Debt Settlement Options

Another important thing to consider before hiring a lawyer is that you need to have enough income to settle the matter. Otherwise, the process may take longer than you’d think. If it is sufficient enough, the lawyer may communicate the issue with the agency or company and attempt to decrease payments to a manageable level.

The Lawyer in Garnishment Stoppage

Negotiating a settlement with a garnishment is possible without a lawyer, but the problem is many of us do not know how to proceed with the legal matter involved in the situation. Hiring a lawyer who can help you may improve the circumstances significantly and also provide a better outcome with a creditor through some form of settlement.

Do not let a wage garnishment get in the way of daily needs and finances. Look for a wage garnishment attorney to help you with the settlement.