Q: If I move to a state that allows wage garnishment for debts, can I be made to pay old debts that are against my credit?
A:
That depends. Say you move from Texas to Colorado. There are judgments against you in texas. The creditor could seek to have the Texas judgment "domesticated" , that is, turned into a Colorado judgment. They have to apply to a Colorado court fo rthis and you should get notice of it. Whether or not they will be successful will depend on many factors. A Colorado lawyer can better advise you.
However, if you work for a national employer, don't rul out that the creditor might try to serve a wage garnishment on your employer. In my experience, the employers will simply comply, whether or not the garnishment is proper. If this is your fear, go see a consumer lawyer in your area and get the skinny on how to fight a wage garnishment in Colorado.
Hope this helps.
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