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mrsjojo

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What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?new york


Can a company get a judgement and garnish a pension? I know they can do it for a salary, but what if you are retired and only get a pension>
 


Ladynred

Senior Member
It is possible, however, that the amount of your pension doesn't allow for garnishment. There is a minimum income limitation, and if you're under that amount, they cannot garnish.
 
It depends on the type of pension and exemption laws in your state. Some pensions are totally exempt from garnishment for commercial debt (but could be garnished for child support or alimony). You really need to check your state laws. Many states protect certain pensions or a portion from garnishment just as federal law protects social security benefits, military retirement and veterans benefits from garnishment for commercial debt.
 

rvecle

Junior Member
garnishment of pension

can a credit card company garnish a pension check in the state of Illinois .
 

Ladynred

Senior Member
Pensions and other retirement funds are 100% EXEMPT from garnishment and/or seizure in pretty much every state.
 

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