Florida Judgment Collection Blog
Can a Joint Bank Account be Garnished in Florida?
You may be wondering if a joint bank account can be garnished in Florida? Maybe your account has been garnished already or you're planning on creating a joint account with someone else like your wife for asset protection. Short answer: While a joint account can...
6 Must-Know Tips When Garnishing a Florida Bank Account
Do you have a Florida judgment and are looking to garnish a debtor's bank account? I've garnished hundreds of bank accounts and have learned some things along the way. I've also defended many garnishments as well. I've seen many mistakes made by counsel for...
How Do You Calculate Statutory Interest on a Florida Judgment?
When you obtain a Florida judgment, you will normally be granted post-judgment interest based upon Florida's statutory rate, unless there is a contract stating otherwise. The rules regarding calculating statutory interest are contained in section 55.03, Florida...
If Debtor Adds Spouse to Bank Account, Is it Protected as Tenancy by Entirety?
No, it is not protected and the account could be subject to garnishment and the funds reached by the creditor for the portion owned by the debtor. Let's say you obtained a judgment against a debtor. You garnished their bank account, but the account is jointly titled...
Can Wages be Garnished in Florida?
Yes, the salary, wages, bonuses and even commissions of a debtor can be garnished in Florida to satisfy an outstanding judgment, subject to certain exceptions and limitations. The judgment creditor can have the court issue a continuing writ of garnishment under...