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What to Do If You Were Served With a Debt Lawsuit in California
Being served with a debt lawsuit in California starts a clock. In most cases, you have 30 days from the date of service to respond. Missing that window allows the plaintiff to request a default judgment, which can lead to wage garnishment or bank levies.
Read More Bankruptcy Mistakes to Avoid Before Filing in California
What you do in the months before filing bankruptcy in California can significantly affect your case. Transferring assets to relatives, paying back loans to family members, running up credit card balances, or making large purchases can all trigger trustee scrutiny or be reversed.
Read More Bank Levy vs. Wage Garnishment in California: How Bankruptcy May Change the Pressure
A bank levy and wage garnishment are two different enforcement tools available to California judgment creditors. A bank levy targets funds already in your account, while wage garnishment takes a percentage of each paycheck going forward.
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