Hello XXXXXXXXX:
You need to file a motion to stay/abate (suspend) garnishment and set this for a hearing in the court that issued the original writ. There should be someone at the clerk's office who can assist you with the form and content of the motion which is somewhat unique to each court in any given jurisdiction. In a nutshell, it must simply state that you have repaid the debt through the former garnishment and no further amounts are owed. Also don't forget to ask the court to order that the additional money be returned to you. Once you file the motion with the clerk, you must contact the Judicial Assistant for the Judge and request hearing time on your motion. When you get the date and time, you must provide a Notice of Hearing to the opposing party.
When you go to court for the hearing, have your payroll records with you to show the Judge that you have paid the debt in full and the court should terminate the garnishment for you. It wouldn't hurt to have a proposed Order with you at the hearing so that you can walk out with a Court Order signed by the Judge to take directly to the clerk of the court so they can direct your employer to stop the garnishment immediately.
If this sounds like too much to handle on your own, an attorney licensed to practice in your state may agree to represent you for a reasonable fee and they can ask the court to order that the opposing party reimburse you for your attorney's fees and any costs of bringing forth the action.
Either way, best of luck to you!
MDonnelly
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