Wage Garnishment

Blackrock Services, Blackstone Legal Group, Capital Legal Services, Quest Legal Group, Viking Legal Services Slapped by Court

March 26, 2025March 24, 2025 by Research Department

Case Information: Allegations at a Glance: The FTC alleges that Blackrock Services and its affiliates engaged in deceptive and abusive debt collection practices, including falsely representing debts, threatening legal action, and impersonating law firms. The scheme allegedly involved fraudulent claims that consumers owed money and would face lawsuits, wage garnishments, or credit score damage if …

GCFS is Garnishing Me Again. Can They Do That?

January 20, 2021January 13, 2021 by Steve Rhode

Question: Dear Steve, I just received a letter from my employee on Saturday, and it stated GCFS Inc would be garnishing 25% of my pay. I’m wondering how this is possible when this is the same company that has been garnishing from my wages for over 8 years now, and now they have restarted again. …

Will the Judgment Garnish the EIDL Loan Proceeds for the Charity?

January 20, 2021December 29, 2020 by Steve Rhode

Question: Dear Steve, I received an EIDL loan for $7500 for a non-profit charity with the charity EIN. I am the main officer with 70% interest. I had to list the 2 other officers. One of the officers is my sister, who has a judgment from a creditor for credit card debt. On her lawsuit …

I Moved Back to Florida But Concerned My Wages Will be Garnished Over a Student Loan

February 4, 2021March 3, 2020 by Steve Rhode

Question: Dear Steve, Hi, Steve; This is my actual situation: I have a private student loan debt over $35,000 with Chase Bank dated since 2003. After few years making payments I lost my job and moved out of the country for other issues, then last year (06/2019) I moved back with my family (wife and …

My Son Got Out of Prison and Has a Wage Garnishment He Can’t Afford

October 19, 2020April 4, 2019 by Steve Rhode

Question: Dear Steve, My 28 year old son was released from prison a year ago. He is a waiter at a restaurant and his weekly pay is about 300 ( not including tips) he is not allowed internet access so he got a letter about 3 months ago saying his wages are subject to be …

I’m Disabled and Being Sued About Past Due Credit Card Debt

February 3, 2021May 1, 2018 by Steve Rhode

Question: Dear Steve, I am being sued over a $2600 debt with CC company. I am fully disabled. My income comes from two sources, SSDI and private disability insurance. I know that SSDI is not garnishable, however, it’s unclear whether my private disability insurance is garnishable. Wisconsin statues regarding this matter at best are extremely …