If I have a wage attachment against a county employee for past due rent. and she files bankruptcy, will the wage attachment stop?
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If I have a wage attachment against a county employee for past due rent. and she files bankruptcy, will the wage attachment stop?
If yes, can I go to the hearing to speak to the judge?
Asked on February 21, 2014 under Bankruptcy Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Filing bankruptcy will stop the wage garnishment. When you refer to the hearing, I assume you are referring to the first meeting of creditors who appear before the bankruptcy trustee. As one of the creditors, you can attend that meeting; however, the debtor is NOT obligated to reaffirm a debt.
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