During 2019 I was married. I divorced in early 2020. Our returns in 2019 were garnished due to two delinquent debts she acquired before we were ever married.

According to my attorney, if and when I receive a stimulus check I have every right to deduct this garnishment from the her amount she would have received and pay her the difference. She has communicated to me she has filed a “claim” with Intuit and she will receive her portion of the stimulus payment automatically?? Is this possible considering our tax return went to my checking account?

If this is true I will never recover the funds owed to me for her delinquent debts prior to our marriage. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.