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The Privacy Act does not allow a spouse to share other spouse's information in health care, financial or government institutions, or any other legal matters UNLESS THE SPOUSE PROVIDES WRITTEN CONSENT FOR OTHER SPOUSE.
However, at times the spouse can write the Power of Attorney for the partner to disclose all his info.
The same applies for his personal mail and emails. These are his personal boundaries which should not be violated.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes. A married couple are considered 'one person' in the eyes of the Law. This is the reason a husband can't be forced to testify against his wife, and a wife can't be forced to testify against her husband.
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∙ 11y agoMail is considered to be the property of the person to whom it is addressed.
That being said, normally it wouldn't be an issue; the wife would be considered to be acting as her husband's agent, and he probably doesn't really care who opens the junk mail. Also, in a community property state, it technically belongs to both of them.
This is the sort of question that has some ulterior motive behind it, and without knowing the details it's hard to give a specific answer. SHOULD a wife open mail that she knows her husband would not want her to open? No, she should not. CAN she do so legally? Different question, and the answer depends on the details.
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∙ 16y agoNo, not mail that is specifically addressed to him. However, if it is addressed to both of you (bills, taxes, etc.) then yes you can open it, just as he can not open yours.
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∙ 14y agoWhen married, certain rights are extended between spouses than non-related persons have. So yes, a spouse can open and read the other spouse's mail.
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Can you open your spouse's mail?
yes, but it would be a federal crime in the USA unless you had his or her permission.
Can anyone open your mail without your permission?
No, other people cannot open your mail unless you give them permission to do so. This is a federal offense that is punishable in court.
If you are married can your spouse open accounts in your name without your permission?
no, you have to be there to show ID and sign paper work.
Can a parent legally open the postal mail of a 12 year old without their permission?
Yes
Is it a crime to open your neighbor's mail without permission?
Yes. US Postal Regulations refer to this offense as "Intercepting Mail Belonging to Another."
Can I be held liable for an account my spouse opened in my name?
Yes, in many cases you can be held liable for debts incurred on an account your spouse opened in your name, especially if it is a joint account. It's important to address the issue as soon as possible to minimize any potential negative impact on your credit.
Is it illegal for a parent to open a teens mail?
Yes, it is illegal for a parent to open mail addressed to their teenage child without permission. Mail tampering is a federal offense under the United States Code.
Is it a federal offense for a nursing home employee to open a patient's mail and read the letter?
If the patient gives permission, then no. If they're doing it without the patient's permission, then yes, it almost certainly is.
Can you open spouse's mail?
Just ask him/her first if it's ok.
In Canada is it illegal to read other peoples mail without permission?
Yes, It is a federal crime if there is no permission.
Is it legal for an employer to open your vehicle without consent?
No, not without your permission.
Can a spouse open mail if both spouses names are on the mailing?
Of course. It's addressed to you.
