Showing posts with label Debt State Statutes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Debt State Statutes. Show all posts

Friday, December 9, 2011

Debt State Statutes in Alaska

WAGE GARNISHMENT EXEMPTION
75% of employee's weekly net income or $402.50, whichever is more. Federal law applies if it provides a more generous exemption.
MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE
Legal: 10.5% Judgment: 10.5% or contractual
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON DEBT COLLECTION
Sale of Goods: 4 years
Written Contract: 6 years
Domestic Judgment: 10 years
Foreign Judgment: 10 years

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Debt State Statutes in Alabama

Wages: 75% of earned but unpaid wages (special provisions for low-income workers) [6-10-7]

WAGE GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS

75% of wages are exempt from garnishment. If federal law provides greater exemption amount, it applies.


MAXIMUM INTEREST RATES

Legal: 6% Judgments: 12%



STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON DEBT COLLECTION

Open Account (credit card): 3 years

Written Contract: 6 years

Domestic Judgment: 20 years

Foreign Judgment: 20 years

BAD CHECK FEES

$10 or actual bank charges, whichever is greater