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Yes. The only exception is if the married couple live in a state that allows joint marital accounts to be held as Tenancy By The Entirety (TBE).

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Q: Can joint checking accounts be frozen for a husband's credit card debt?
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Can bank accounts be frozen in new york?

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Can a checking account be frozen?

Yes. But it wouldn't be done without a reason.


Can fraud freeze an checking account?

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How quickly do bank accounts get frozen?

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