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Could a joint bank account be seized for a judgment against only one spouse in the state of Texas?
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Is a spouse responsible for debt incurred before the marriage?
No, not directly. Indirectly the non debtor spouse may find that he or she has a shared joint account levied or joint property encumbered by a judgment against the debtor spouse.
Can collection agencies take money from a personal bank account?
Yes, if a collection agency files a lawsuit and is awarded a judgment against the debtor. In the majority of U.S. states a judgment can be executed against bank accounts even those held jointly. The exception would be a marital account held in Tenancy By The Entirety (TBE) when only one spouse is the judgment debtor.
Can a creditor garnish your bank account in North Carolina?
It depends. Bank accounts can be seized, however, this is subject to limitation. Creditors must send out a Notice of Rights to the debtor which includes a Motion to Claim Exempt Property before they can execute on a judgment and seize a bank account. The debtor can claim the bank account as exempt if it contains less than a certain amount of property. Even if it is not claimed as exempt, wages in North Carolina earned within the past 60 days are not subject to execution, nor are certain federal benefits. Also, property of a spouse cannot be taken to satisfy a judgment against a defendant if the judgment is not also against the spouse. Still, creditors frequently seize first and ask questions later. Most people don't do anything about even an illegal seizure because they believe they cannot afford an attorney. The truth is that if the seizure is illegal, the law requires the creditors to return the money AND pay the debtor's attorney fees. If your bank account has been seized, contact an attorney to know your rights.
What does a credit card judgment mean?
The creditor has won a lawsuit judgment against the debtor(s) and can execute the judgment against any nonexempt property belonging to the debtor(s). The preferred method of judgment execution is wage garnishment followed by bank account levy, or seizure and sale of nonexempt property or a lien against real property. North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas do not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. The exception is Texas where the court can grant wage garnishment if the debtor has no other property for which the judgment can be executed against. Married couples living in community property states are both usually responsible for debts incurred during the marriage regardless of which spouse is the account holder or borrower.
Are you responsible for a spouse's debt before marriage?
No. However, if a creditor sues the debtor and wins a judgment, in most cases the judgment can be executed against joint marital property, such as bank accounts. Therefore, a new spouse can be affected by the premarital debts of their partner.
Can a joint property be seized for a judgment against only one spouse in the state of Texas Even though spouce signged quit claim deed before judgment?
yes of course
If your spouse has a judgment against them can it also be filed in the other spouse's credit report?
If the judgment names only one spouse as the judgment debtor it will not be entered on the non judgment spouse's credit report.
Is a spouse responsible for debt incurred before the marriage?
No, not directly. Indirectly the non debtor spouse may find that he or she has a shared joint account levied or joint property encumbered by a judgment against the debtor spouse.
Are you responsible for debt of spouse prior to marriage in Tennessee?
No. Please be advised, that if the creditor sues for the debt and wins a judgment the judgment can be executed against a bank account held by a married couple even if only one spouse is the debtor. The non-debtor spouse would be required to supply the court with documentation of his or her ownership rights to the bank account that could be subject to levy. Likewise, the judgment creditor might be able to place a lien against property jointly owned for the debt owed depending upon how said property is titled.
Can collection agencies take money from a personal bank account?
Yes, if a collection agency files a lawsuit and is awarded a judgment against the debtor. In the majority of U.S. states a judgment can be executed against bank accounts even those held jointly. The exception would be a marital account held in Tenancy By The Entirety (TBE) when only one spouse is the judgment debtor.
Can a creditor garnish your bank account in North Carolina?
It depends. Bank accounts can be seized, however, this is subject to limitation. Creditors must send out a Notice of Rights to the debtor which includes a Motion to Claim Exempt Property before they can execute on a judgment and seize a bank account. The debtor can claim the bank account as exempt if it contains less than a certain amount of property. Even if it is not claimed as exempt, wages in North Carolina earned within the past 60 days are not subject to execution, nor are certain federal benefits. Also, property of a spouse cannot be taken to satisfy a judgment against a defendant if the judgment is not also against the spouse. Still, creditors frequently seize first and ask questions later. Most people don't do anything about even an illegal seizure because they believe they cannot afford an attorney. The truth is that if the seizure is illegal, the law requires the creditors to return the money AND pay the debtor's attorney fees. If your bank account has been seized, contact an attorney to know your rights.
Can judgment be inherited from spouse if occurred before marriage?
The new spouse would not be directly responsible for the debt owed but, he or she could be affected by the execution of the judgment writ, as it is usually possible for joint marital property to be attached under such circumstances. For example, a joint marital bank account could be subject to levy by a judgment creditor unless the account is protected by Tenancy By The Entirety laws.
If your husband dies with a judgment against him what should you do with regard to the judgment?
Debts of a deceased person are addressed during probate procedure. All lenders are required to file a claim against the estate through the state's probate court. All US states have laws of succession (the manner in which an estate is distributed) with the surviving spouse and minor children being the first to be provided for. If the judgment is against the deceased spouse only and the married couple were not residents of a community property state the surviving spouse is not legally responsible for the judgment debt and it can be voided by the probate court or the surviving spouse. In some cases, no legal action is needed, the judgment becomes null and void upon the death of the debtor.
Can a creditor freeze bank accounts in New Jersey?
A judgment creditor can levy a bank account(s) held by the judgment debtor. An account can be frozen by the court when it appears that funds might be removed and/or transferred to avoid the judgment levy or to allow the judgment debtor to claim exempted funds in the account(S) or when the account is jointly held by a person who is not a judgment debtor. A joint account holder who is not a judgment debtor is required to present documents proving to the court the amount of funds that belong to them and which are not subject to a judgment levy. In some instances when an account is held jointly by a married couple and only one spouse is the named debtor the entire account will be exempted from a judgment creditor levy.
What does a credit card judgment mean?
The creditor has won a lawsuit judgment against the debtor(s) and can execute the judgment against any nonexempt property belonging to the debtor(s). The preferred method of judgment execution is wage garnishment followed by bank account levy, or seizure and sale of nonexempt property or a lien against real property. North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas do not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. The exception is Texas where the court can grant wage garnishment if the debtor has no other property for which the judgment can be executed against. Married couples living in community property states are both usually responsible for debts incurred during the marriage regardless of which spouse is the account holder or borrower.
Can someone press charges against their spouse for using their individual checking account in Florida?
If the spouses name isn't on the account, it's illegal. If the spouse signed your name, it's forgery.
Are you responsible for a spouse's debt before marriage?
No. However, if a creditor sues the debtor and wins a judgment, in most cases the judgment can be executed against joint marital property, such as bank accounts. Therefore, a new spouse can be affected by the premarital debts of their partner.
