Harvey Cox

Garnishments Are Alive and Well in Texas

Although Texas doesn't allow a judgment creditor to garnish your wages directly from your employer, Texas law does allow your bank accounts to be garnished. Consequently, once you deposit your paycheck into a bank account, that account may be frozen if your judgment creditor applies to the court for a writ of garnishment of your accounts. In reality, your judgment creditor can get to your bank deposits regardless... (posted by Harvey 1 year 282 days ago.)

Be Aware of Potential Credit Problems When You Divorce

Let's begin with a scenario. The people aren't real. But, the situation in which they find themselves is all too real. I see it in my law practice regularly. Mary and Bill recently divorced. The divorce decree states that Bill must pay three joint credit cards. Bill failed to pay off these accounts. Months after the divorce is final, all three creditors contact Mary for payment. She refers them to... (posted by Harvey 2 years 220 days ago.)

Enforcing Sister-State Judgments in Texas

You hold a judgment from a court in a state other than Texas. But, your judgment debtor either dwells in Texas or possesses assets in Texas. Is there anything you can do to collect your judgment in Texas? Yes, you can. You have two alternatives for collecting your judgment in Texas. The first is by far the fastest and simplest way. And, it's something you can do without an attorney. The second method is more... (posted by Harvey 3 years 218 days ago.)