If my husband has a garnishment and it is checked for180 days, does it stop or does it continue until paid off?
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If my husband has a garnishment and it is checked for180 days, does it stop or does it continue until paid off?
We have been paying since 02/10.
Asked on January 7, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
What is the garnishment for? Credit card debt? Why is it checked for 180 days? Maybe a clerical error? Generally speaking a garnishment remains in effect until the debt is paid off. I would however, take the paperwork to someone to review for you just in case. If the garnishment was the result of an order of default - meaning that you did not answer the summons and complaint -then I would have someone inquire as to the matter. And I would see if checking the box is an error that could nullify the paperwork (although I doubt it). And I would double check the amounts to be safe. You have been paying for a long time. Good luck.
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