Yes. NJ is not a "debtor friendly" state. The exemptions allowed are very limited. Joint accounts can be seized in their entirety. The nondebtor account holder will need to file a petition in the court for return of his/her funds. The amount would depend on how state statutes govern joint banking accounts.
You can always open up a bank account in NY and so long as the balance is below $1700 no judgment unless by the State/FEDs can touch it.
Not if it is a marital account held as Tenancy By The Entirety.
Yes, in Pennsylvania, a joint back account can be levied. This is usually called a levying of bank accounts or garnishing wages.
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 a brokerage account that holds assets be registered Tenants in Entirety.
Only if you are a party to the levy execution.
YES
Yes, a bank account in Delaware can be levied for a court judgment. If a creditor obtains a judgment against a debtor, they can potentially freeze or garnish funds in the debtor's Delaware bank account to satisfy the debt. It is important for debtors to be aware of their rights and seek legal counsel to understand the implications of a court judgment on their assets.
Yes.
No. Although the spouse can be affected by the outstanding debt when applying for joint credit or if a joint bank account is levied by a judgment creditor.
No, but a bank account can only be levied by a court order.
Do you have any money left?
Yes, joint accounts are subject to judgment levy. The non-debtor account holder must present documentation to the court as to the percentage of funds that belong to them to avoid having their monies seized by the judgment creditor. Generally, the court will freeze the account until a decision is made concerning which monies are subject to levy.