Regrading the termination of my alimony payments, will the payroll withdraw stop automatically or do I need to contact the court?
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Regrading the termination of my alimony payments, will the payroll withdraw stop automatically or do I need to contact the court?
My 4 years of alimony is done this December.
Asked on November 15, 2010 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I would not take the chance that the deductions will stop automatically. The payments were made via court garnishment? Then yes, I would contact the court and ask them what you need to do to make sure that the garnishment stops when it is supposed to. You may have to file a petition to stop the garnishment and file it with the court under the original index number of the case and serve a copy on your employer (and your ex as well). You really may want to speak with an attorney in your area on this one. There may be a mechanism that is unique to the matter in Michigan that could avoid jumping through unnecessary hoops and save yo time and money. It could be money well spent. Good luck.
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