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Does child support have to be garnished or can it be agreed upon and paid without garnishment? How?
Asked on May 28th, 2015 on Child Custody - Michigan
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If child support was agreed upon, does the judge have to sign a wage garnishment paper? I have a non-contested divorce and have downloaded the papers, but not sure which ones are required by the court and which are optional?
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Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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Diane L. Berger
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Garnishing child support is a safeguard for both the payor and the payee.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 7:44 PM
Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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Garnishment is not required.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 7:44 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Sometimes the policy is set by the court or judge, depends on the jurisdiction. An attorney is your best option. I generally recommend not opting out of the income withholding if only for a provable accounting.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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If you have a lawyer and you should ask him or her what the local practice is. In some counties, they do insist on a wage order (not exactly the same as a garnishment), unless there is some very weighty reason not to do so.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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Hire an attorney or meet with the Family Law Facilitator at your Courthouse for counseling and assistance in self-representation. You can avoid garnishment.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 7:44 PM