I own a small business in Georgia. They have not served me any papers or sent me any papers yet, but I know that the server visited once and missed me. The court order has to do with child support or bank debt or something like that. Does a business in the state of Georgia have to follow an Oregon court order? My company is an LLC Corporation in Macon, GA.
2006-11-27 09:15:43 · 10 answers · asked by hottotrot1_usa 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Talk with a lawyer. I believe that you do have to comply. I am not certain. Talk with a lawyer or comply.
2006-11-27 09:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a Federal law that requires employers to comply with income deduction orders for child support from other states. Writs of garnishment or attachment in other types of cases are another matter & depend upon whether a foreign judgment has been "domesticated" in your state. You won't know until you are actually served & see what court the writ issues out of. Suggest you take it to your lawyer ASAP.
2006-11-27 18:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, or, as the employer, you could be in violation of the court order.
Remember, this is the employee's problem, not yours. You just have to do the deductions and send the money per the instructions in the order.
2006-11-27 17:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by DixieNormus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course it does...would you like to go to jail and lose your business b/c "the server cant find you" do you know how many people have tried that excuse? and not gotten away with it??? Once they find out where your business is they will talk (the courts) and they will still pursue you...so fess up and deal with what ever it is in the long run it coculd save you a lot of money and jail time
2006-11-27 17:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by Dark Goddess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I belive you mean a garnishment. Yes, if the employee is is under a court order then you must comply.
2006-11-27 17:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by upside down 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the lawyer is on the ball, he will have likely filed a notice of garnishment or attaching order in your jurisdiction.
2006-11-27 17:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as a business owner you are required to withold under FEDERAL laws.
Addition: there will be documents attached to support this, and the laws will be explained.
2006-11-27 17:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by A.C.Girl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You sure do. Why do you think they are trying to serve you the papers? All states are compelled to honor such attachments. Consult your attorney.
2006-11-27 17:20:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because they will file it locally as a foreign judgement. If you donot comply, you personally can be held responsible for the money.
2006-11-27 17:18:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes...
don't be in contempt...
2006-11-27 17:23:05 · answer #10 · answered by cork 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋