I work for the Government and have a Garnishment for child support taken out of my pay by the State of AZ every 2 weeks. the Divorce Decree ...

Question

I work for the Government and have a Garnishment for child support taken out of my pay by the State of AZ every 2 weeks. the Divorce Decree stipulates I pay $744 child support and $200 spousal maintenance. My former spouses attorney filed all paper work to the State to begin payment to include a % of my military pension. i just noticed that the amount being garnished was $438 every 2 weeks and the total per month is $876 vice the $944 the court ordered. Who's error is this and how can fix the garnishment? I am will to make up the $68 per month back pay to my former spouse, but what do I need to document the payments and not have her take me back to court for none payment??

Answer

I would need to know more. It should be an easy fix. You can also make up the difference voluntarily, by paying the missing amounts directly through the Clearinghouse. DO NOT pay her directly.

Please come in soon. We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Katie or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation.

/s/Rich J. Peters

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