Is there a way to stop a wage garnishment that has already been sent to your employer?

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Is there a way to stop a wage garnishment that has already been sent to your employer?

Asked on December 27, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

1) If you believe you have a good defense to the garnishment--typically either that you've already paid the debt in full, or that you have never received notice of the court case against you--you could go to court on an "emergent" basis (think: emergency or urgent) and seek a court order stopping the garnishment. The court may grant that order temporily, while scheduling a hearing on the issue.

2) You could pay all the money owed; once the debt is paid, the creditor has no right to more money. If you pay, get the creditor is write to the court  and court officer halting the garnishment.


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