If a creditor has a judgement but a payment arrangement was already made through the court, can they still garnishthe debtor’sstate tax refund?

If a creditor has a judgement but a payment arrangement was already made through the court, can they still garnishthe debtor’sstate tax refund?

We have a judgement from a old car loan (from 10 years ago) but have already gone to court and set up a payment arrangement. Now the same place is also garnishing our state tax refund. Is that still done even though arrangements are already made and we are making our monthly payments as set by the court?

Asked on February 18, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan

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