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In Louisiana can a non debtor wife's bank account held solely in her name be garnished for the husband's debts if the debts were made before the marriage?
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No. Debts made before marriage do not carry over into the marriage and become the responsibility of a new spouse, this includes community property states. However, the creditor can request the court to "freeze" the account of the non debtor spouse to determine if the account holds any funds that actually belong to the debtor spouse. All Social Security benefits, RRB, government pensions, all disability benefits, most private pensions, public assistance and child support (not spousal maintenance) are exempt from a judgment creditor.
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Can wifes pay be garnished for husbands debt?
If the debt is on a shared account, then yes, the wife's pay can be garnished even if the husband was the one who ran the debt up.
Can a wife's bank account be garnished because of a judgment against her husband for an unpaid debt in his name?
Generally they can't garnish your account for a debt in your husbands name only unless he also uses your account - as in a joint account or his pay is deposited in the account.
What is the meaning of garnished account?
A garnished account is an account that has been levied. Many accounts are garnished as a result of past due taxes or child support.
Can a minor's bank acct be garnished?
No, a minors bank account can not be garnished, if they are the only person on the account. If this is a joint account and the non-minor is subject to a judgment then it can be levied or garnished.
Can bank account five dollars or less be garnished?
Can bank account five dollars or less be garnished?Read more: Can_bank_account_five_dollars_or_less_be_garnished
Can your checking account be garnished without wages coming in?
if you account is being garnished you would have an order from the court in your area.. Unless it Federal
Can money be garnished from your business bank account for a shortage on foreclosure?
Whether your money can be garnished depends on the type of business you have. If you have a corporation, your personal liabilities are separate from your business liabilities, which means your corporation's bank account will not be garnished.
Would a spouce be responsible for the other spouces debts incurred before marriage?
No, however if you hold any joint assets, before or after marriage, such as a home, car or bank account they can be garnished or levied by the creditor regardless of who else is named on the asset.
Can my bank account be garnished?
Yea. But I think if you have another persions name on it a co owner, they can't bother it. Yes, your bank account can be garnished if you owe child support.
Can your home be garnished if jointly owned by your wife?
A home cannot be garnished. Your wages or bank account could be garnished. Your home would be liened. Whether or not a lien can be placed depends on who is seeking funds from you and why.
Can a bank account be garnished for auto default?
Depends on the laws in your state.
Can your bank account for salary be garnished for hospital bills?
If they get a judgement, yes
