What happens if a creditor wins a debt collection lawsuit against me?
You will not go to jail for not paying debts. (Except child support and tax debts)
But you CAN go to prison for insurance fraud.
The creditor may garnish wages or your bank account. (Garnishment is when a creditor gets a court order to collect a debt from your paycheck or bank account.) If the court issues a write of execution, creditors can use that to get your home, land, or personal property.
If you are stressed about debt or you have been sued over a debt, call the Legal Services Alabama Elder Helpline: 1-866-456-3959
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