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Is Wage Garnishment Recognized In Kentucky?

Wage garnishment is recognized in Kentucky as provided for in K.R.S. 425.501. An order of garnishment, once served, shall have priority and create a lien upon the date of service. Garnishments are continuous and it is not necessary to issue subsequent orders for each pay period.

Other Kentucky Collections-Creditors Rights FAQs

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    A: A community debt is, by and large, any debt created by either or both spouses while they were married. Community creditors generally look to both spouses to pay … More
  • Q: Who Does The Creditor Collect From In A Divorce?
    A: One of the divorce court's tasks is to decide and order which community debts each spouse will be responsible to pay. But the divorce court's order affects only the … More
  • Q: How Can A Creditor Get An Attachment (Pre-Judgment) In Kentucky?
    A: Pre­judgment attachment may be obtained in Kentucky against property of the defendant, including garnishees, as security for the satisfaction of any judgment that … More
  • Q: What Is An Execution?
    A: Ten days after the entry of judgment, execution may be issued against personal as well as real property pursuant to K.R.S. 426.010. Generally, execution is more … More

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