Skilled Attorneys Helping With Florida Judgment Of Garnishment
When another business or individual owes your bank, credit union or company money, every day that party fails to pay quickly adds up, costing you in terms of lost revenue and lost opportunities. Fast results matter. The sooner you can collect what you are owed, the sooner you can return to focusing on your business.
At The Levey Law Firm, P.A., our legal team applies aggressive action in every judgment of garnishment case throughout Florida. Our senior partner, Lewis J. Levey, has been advocating for creditor clients since 1987, bringing over 40 years of collections experience across the state. The firm has successfully resolved over 10,000 cases, with an impressive 85% hearing win rate.
Understanding The Florida Garnishment Timeline Under Chapter 77
The post-judgment garnishment process in Florida follows specific procedural requirements under Florida Statutes Chapter 77. After obtaining your judgment against the garnishee, you file a writ directing third parties holding judgment debtor assets to freeze funds. The garnishee must file an answer within 20 days. When garnishees default or contest obligations, creditors must present evidentiary showings.
Successfully navigating answers and hearings leads to entering the final judgment of garnishment authorizing fund transfers.
Wage Versus Bank Account Garnishments For Debt Recovery
Wage garnishment proceedings in Florida use continuing writ mechanisms automatically deducting salary portions. However, head-of-household exemptions complicate recoveries. Bank account garnishment judgment actions freeze funds immediately but face challenges distinguishing business versus personal accounts and joint ownership.
Overcoming Debtor Defenses And Exemptions
Debtors frequently assert exemption claims including head-of-household protections, Social Security exemptions and government benefit immunities. Our collections team in Miami employs proven tactics preserving and recovering funds owed on notes and guarantees despite exemption assertions.
Enforcing Compliance After Final Judgment
Obtaining a final judgment of garnishment represents only the beginning. Compelling garnishee compliance through turnover orders and contempt proceedings may become necessary. Securing attorney’s fees and costs provisions and coordinating parallel remedies maximize total recovery.
Contact Our Florida Garnishment Lawyers
Call Lewis J. Levey at 800-618-9938 for immediate guidance on statewide enforcement of your garnishment judgment in Florida. You can also submit the online contact form.