0
Can a joint checking account be frozen if the account holders are not married?
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
yes it can..the banks does not care if it is a joint account or not and they do not care if you are married
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agono
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can your checking account be frozen by a debt collector?
No!
How do you know if your checking account was frozen?
simple, ask your bank
Can a checking account be frozen?
Yes. But it wouldn't be done without a reason.
Can a business checking account be frozen because of unusuall activity?
Definitely Yes. Banks usually monitor the activity on all the accounts held with them and they have the right to freeze an account and inform the federal authorities. They have all the right to do so and the account holders would have to provide suitable explanations to the banks and federal authorities.
You live in Maryland and have a joint checking account and you owe a Hospital Bill that is being collected by an Attorney in West Virgina you have your bank account frozen what do you need to do?
I'm not entirely sure in your state, but in most states you can file a form with the court that forces them to recognize the most of other account holders earned money (paychecks only) as theirs. Then the account holders would have access to this portion of their money. In a joint account, when a balance has been carried for a certain period of time, that balance is generally assumed to be able to be captured to pay off a judgment. The easiest way to clear up your frozen bank account once it is frozen is to pay your bills. An even better idea would have been to have made some sort of payment arrangement before the attorney got a court judgment against you.
Can fraud freeze an checking account?
Yes. All sorts of fraudulent activities can lead to a checking account being frozen. The bank may temporarily freeze the account if they suspect fraudulent activities in the accounts transactions. And, the bank can permanently freeze the account if there is a legal advice from law enforcement agencies reg. your account
Who can freeze a bank account in Louisiana?
A bank account can only be "frozen" via a valid court order. Such action is generally taken by the account holder(s) not the judgment creditor. The reason being that the funds in the account are jointly held and one or more account holders are not the judgment debtor.
What are your options if your checking account has been frozen and you have not received notice from anyone and don't know why?
It's probably the IRS or the courts. Nobody else can do it.
BF won a judgment against you for a collection The collection company has garnished your checking account you cannot pay bills or anything your account is frozen This is causing you a financial hard?
Sounds like Karma to me.....
Are checking accounts with more than one person on the account frozen when one person on the account dies?
It would normally be frozen until the deceased person's estate has been wound up. It's done simply to establish how much of the balance in the joint account belongs to the deceased person's estate. Once all the numbers have been crunched - the account is usually unfrozen.
Can a bank freeze on a checking or a savings account?
Yes, a bank can freeze a checking or savings account under certain circumstances. This typically occurs when there are suspicions of fraudulent activity, court orders, or if the account holder has outstanding debts or liabilities. The bank freeze is a temporary measure intended to protect the account and prevent further misuse.
Can money be deposited into frozen account?
Yes money can be deposited in account when frozen but cannot be taken out.
