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yes. as long as the debtor holds interest in the property at the time.

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Q: Can a credit card company put a lien on jointly owned property when only one person is the named debtor in California?
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If you marry someone who is in default on their credit card how will it affect your credit?

Debts or the defaulting of, does not carry over into a marriage. Therefore, the other spouse's credit rating will not be jeopardized. If real property is jointly purchased, the creditor may be able to get a judgment based on the debtor's share.


Will your husband be liable for your credit card debt in Texas if the credit card is only in the wife's name?

Both are equally responsible for debt accrued while married regardless of whose name is on the credit card. * Yes, Texas is a community property state, therefore all assets acquired during the marriage (with a few exceptions such as inheritances) are considered jointly owned. Likewise, all debts are considered jointly owed, regardless of which spouse is the account/loan holder. This applies to community property states only, all other states consider marital debts not jointly incurred as being the sole responsibility of the spouse who made the financial agreement.


In the State of Florida is the husband responsible for credit card debt that belonged solely to his deceased wife?

No, Florida is not a community property state therefore debts not jointly incurred belong solely to the person who holds the account. In Florida married couples are generally presumed to hold jointly owned property as Tenancy By The Entirety (TBE) which makes such property exempt from creditor action when only one spouse is responsible for the debt.


Can Liens by credit card companies be placed on jointly owned property?

Yes. My husband had credit card debt from before we got married and purchased out house. It turned into a judgment lien and not it's attached to the house we bought together even though the house is in both our names and I had nothing to do with the credit card.


Can a credit card company garnish wages California?

Yes...PLS check the status of limitations in California. Each states may vary.

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Can a credit card company put a lien on a jointly owned property when only one person is named the debtor in North Carolina?

Maybe, it depends upon how the property is titled. Generally when a judgment debtor is married and the spouse is not a part of the judgment order, then real property cannot be attached by the judgment writ.


In California if the spouse dies and have a credit card in his name and not mine am i responsible for his bills.?

It depends on if California is a community property state or non-community property state.


Are you liable for credit card debt if the credit card company has your Social Security number wrong?

If you held the account in name either solely or jointly and used the credit available you are still responsible for the debt, the error of the SSN is irrelevant.


If you marry someone who is in default on their credit card how will it affect your credit?

Debts or the defaulting of, does not carry over into a marriage. Therefore, the other spouse's credit rating will not be jeopardized. If real property is jointly purchased, the creditor may be able to get a judgment based on the debtor's share.


Can personal property be levied when a judgment is placed against you for credit card deliquency?

Answer: If your credit card company obtains a judgment against you they may take any property of value that they can find.


Will your husband be liable for your credit card debt in Texas if the credit card is only in the wife's name?

Both are equally responsible for debt accrued while married regardless of whose name is on the credit card. * Yes, Texas is a community property state, therefore all assets acquired during the marriage (with a few exceptions such as inheritances) are considered jointly owned. Likewise, all debts are considered jointly owed, regardless of which spouse is the account/loan holder. This applies to community property states only, all other states consider marital debts not jointly incurred as being the sole responsibility of the spouse who made the financial agreement.


Can a credit card company file a judgment lien against your house if there is no equity in the property?

Yes.


In the State of Florida is the husband responsible for credit card debt that belonged solely to his deceased wife?

No, Florida is not a community property state therefore debts not jointly incurred belong solely to the person who holds the account. In Florida married couples are generally presumed to hold jointly owned property as Tenancy By The Entirety (TBE) which makes such property exempt from creditor action when only one spouse is responsible for the debt.


When two people get married does there credit score become one?

No. Your credit score is always your own. Your spouse's credit does not affect yours (and vice-versa) unless you apply for credit jointly. However, even if you are extended credit jointly, any late payments or defaulted loans appear on each of your credit scores, and affects your credit scores individually.


Can Liens by credit card companies be placed on jointly owned property?

Yes. My husband had credit card debt from before we got married and purchased out house. It turned into a judgment lien and not it's attached to the house we bought together even though the house is in both our names and I had nothing to do with the credit card.


Can a credit card company garnish wages California?

Yes...PLS check the status of limitations in California. Each states may vary.


Can a spouse or authorized credit card user be held liable for a primary holder's credit card debt in Maine even if real estate property is held jointly?

YES No if you are an authorized user. However, they can put a lien on your house since it is joint but they can not force you to sell it.