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8 10, 2021

I Received a Notice of Overpayment From the EDD – What Do I Do?

2023-07-21T11:47:23+00:00

Have you received a notice of overpayment from the California Employment Development Department (EDD)? If so, it is important that you do not put off dealing with the EDD. Here's what you need to know: What Does the EDD Do? The EDD has many responsibilities, which include paying out Unemployment Insurance (UI), Disability Insurance (DI) [...]

I Received a Notice of Overpayment From the EDD – What Do I Do?2023-07-21T11:47:23+00:00
3 09, 2021

Can I Discharge EDD Overpayments in Bankruptcy?

2023-07-21T11:54:31+00:00

Have you received a letter regarding an EDD overpayment? Are you unsure what an EDD overpayment is? You are not alone! According to the EDD, an overpayment is "when you receive an unemployment, disability, or Paid Family Leave benefit you are not eligible for. It is important to repay this benefit overpayment as soon as [...]

Can I Discharge EDD Overpayments in Bankruptcy?2023-07-21T11:54:31+00:00
18 06, 2021

Is Your Child Tax Credit Payment Going to be Garnished?

2023-07-21T12:11:43+00:00

Do you have a pending or existing garnishment? If so, you may be worried about your Child Tax Credit being garnished too. Here is what you need to know: What is the Child Tax Credit? The Child Tax Credit was created in 1997, but new changes to the existing credit will provide advance payments starting [...]

Is Your Child Tax Credit Payment Going to be Garnished?2023-07-21T12:11:43+00:00
28 05, 2021

Help, My Debt is Overwhelming and I Don’t Know What to Do!

2023-07-21T12:15:48+00:00

Are you overwhelmed with the size of your debt? Are you unsure about what you can do? Stop struggling with overwhelming debt. You have options!  Can't Keep Up With Your Bills? First, take some time to put together your bills. Taking stock of your expenses and income will help you get the best idea of [...]

Help, My Debt is Overwhelming and I Don’t Know What to Do!2023-07-21T12:15:48+00:00
30 04, 2021

Help! I Received a Judgment for a Debt I Didn’t Know About: What Do I Do?

2023-07-21T12:20:13+00:00

Have you received a judgment for a debt? Maybe you do not recognize the debt or the company suing you. Chances are this is not a scam and your debt was sold to a debt buyer. In fact, most people do not take the time to find out who is suing them. So, What Do I [...]

Help! I Received a Judgment for a Debt I Didn’t Know About: What Do I Do?2023-07-21T12:20:13+00:00
2 04, 2021

Can My Stimulus Check Be Garnished?

2023-12-20T10:41:07+00:00

Are you about to have your paycheck garnished? If so, you may be worried about your stimulus check. So, can your stimulus check be garnished? So, Is Your Stimulus Check at Risk? Do you live in California? Good news! Your stimulus check is protected from garnishment. In fact, Californians' stimulus checks are also protected from [...]

Can My Stimulus Check Be Garnished?2023-12-20T10:41:07+00:00
20 11, 2020

Dealing with a Wage Garnishment Before the Holidays

2023-07-22T08:39:23+00:00

The holiday season can be stressful. This is especially true if you have received a court judgment against you from a creditor. In fact, you are probably worried about your wages being garnished. You are not alone. What is a Wage Garnishment? A wage garnishment from a judgment occurs when a court issues an order [...]

Dealing with a Wage Garnishment Before the Holidays2023-07-22T08:39:23+00:00
9 10, 2020

Can I Go To Jail For Not Paying My Bills?

2023-07-22T08:46:06+00:00

This has been an unprecedented year. Many people have found themselves out of work or working less than usual. So, you may be wondering what happens when your debt grows beyond your means to repay them. You may even be wondering if you can go to jail for not paying your bills. Does this sound [...]

Can I Go To Jail For Not Paying My Bills?2023-07-22T08:46:06+00:00
13 12, 2019

Are You Worried About a Bank Levy or Wage Garnishment?

2023-07-22T09:56:05+00:00

The holiday season can be stressful. This is especially true if you have received a court judgment against you from a creditor. If so, you are probably worried about your wages being garnished or a bank levy being placed on your accounts. What is a Bank Levy? The bank levy process begins when when a [...]

Are You Worried About a Bank Levy or Wage Garnishment?2023-07-22T09:56:05+00:00
15 11, 2019

How to Request an Exemption From Your Wage Garnishment

2023-10-23T10:46:55+00:00

If you have received an Earnings Withholding Order (EWO), you may be wondering how to ask for an exemption. Your EWO should include information on the wage garnishment process and exemption. Your first step will be to keep a record of when you received the order. How Do You Ask For An Exemption? In order [...]

How to Request an Exemption From Your Wage Garnishment2023-10-23T10:46:55+00:00