Q: I received a garnishment from a university stating that I owe 9k, & now it’s affecting my rent & I can’t afford it
They’re taking 25% with me only working 43 hours due to hours being cut, and I have bills that I cannot afford now. But I also do not know how I owe that much when I took out student loans through fasfa & parent plus loan to cover my expenses. How do I go about getting to lower it or take it out once a month, or even get rid of it? I know some creditors will even take half & it has been since 2016
A: I suggest you request that the creditor stop the garnishment and allow you to sign up for a payment plan that you can afford. (They almost certainly won't agree to this, but it's worth the request). When they reject that idea, you may consider filing a motion for installment payments. If you Google "motion for installment payments Michigan" you will find the form necessary to file the motion with the Court. It's a $20 filing fee. Be advised that the form/motion is very detailed and requires you to disclose financial information, rent, income, employment, car payment, etc. Filing this form will get you in front of the judge so you can at least try to stop the garnishment and/or lower the financial burden. To be clear, the judge may reject your motion. The judge will base his/her decision on the financial information you provide.
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