How do I find out about a garnishment?

Generally, the clerk of the local county court where the debtor lives and/or works will be able to say if there are any “live” garnishment judgments on file. Some courts maintain an online database of court judgments that anyone can search, as long as the researcher knows the debtor’s name and the county.

How do I file a garnishment in Georgia?

A creditor seeking to garnish wages or a bank account must file a new lawsuit….Thus, the creditor must do the following to initiate a successful garnishment:

1. file the garnishment suit in court;
2. show that the creditor has a judgment against you;
3. serve the bank or the employer via a sheriff or private process server; and,

How do I stop a wage garnishment in Georgia?

You can quickly and legally stop creditors from garnishing your earnings by filing for bankruptcy. As soon as you file a petition for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the court will order your creditors to immediately stop all collection activities.

How long is a garnishment good for in Georgia?

Of interest to creditors/garnishment plaintiffs and to garnishees: The length of the garnishment period for a continuing garnishment is extended from six months to three years, with extensions to the current time limits for pending continuing garnishments to meet the newly extended timeline.

Where to file a garnishment in Fulton County, GA?

An applicant may appear in person in the office of the office of Magistrate Court at the Central location (185 Central Ave. SW, Suite TG-100, Atlanta, GA 30303). In order to file a garnishment in the Magistrate Court of Fulton County, you must have a certified copy of the judgment upon which you are filing.

Where can I find Fulton County Magistrate Court?

Check case records online. The Civil Division of Fulton County Magistrate Court processes these pre-judgement and post-judgement claims. Find a list of all case types here.

When to go to Magistrate Court for garnishment?

The Magistrate Court has jurisdiction to handle garnishments where the value judgment is $15,000 or less. Is appropriate in the county where the garnishee (employer or bank) is located. The filing fee is $60 for one defendant and $8 for each additional defendant per case.

Where is the magistrate court in Atlanta GA?

Courthouse 185 Central Avenue, SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone 404-613-5360