New Mexico Protects Garnishment of Stimulus Checks
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On June 5, 2020, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered that all garnishments in collection lawsuits against consumers were stayed until further notice because of COVID-19. This Order protects stimulus checks from garnishment. Garnishments related to child support or spousal support are not stayed. A copy of the Order and the Press Release are available at the links below:
News release-Supreme Court stays new consumer debt collection orders