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My boyfriend stole from our joint bank account. What do I need to do to freeze my assets?
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∙ 14y ago
Talk with your banker. After talking with you banker, if you absolutely need to, talk with your lawyer. You may be eligible for re compensation from your boyfriend or ex-boyfriend.
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Can anyone freeze a joint banking account?
No. A creditor that wants to freeze the assets in a bank account must seek and be granted a court order. The order must then be served on the bank.
Can they freeze your child account if you are on it?
It depends on how you are "on it". If you are a joint-account owner, then yes they can freeze that account. If you are listed as the guardian of the child (therefore the account is in the child's name, but you control the account) then no they cannot freeze it.
Can revenue Canada freeze a joint bank account?
It is possible for Revenue Canada to freeze a person's bank account. This includes both single and joint bank accounts.
What is a joint savings account?
A Joint Savings Account is when two people have joint access to the savings account. If a Wife and Husband, Boyfriend and girlfriend, parents and child open a Joint Account then "either" one of them can access ALL the money in the account. If one of them is involved in an illegal activity the Police can freeze the WHOLE account and "can" take ALL the money. It would be up to you to prove the money didn't come from the illegal activity. (Actually they would freeze separate accounts in the same household also) Good and bad parts are you both can access the money as needed, but the other person can "empty" the account with out your say so.
What is a joint account?
A Joint Savings Account is when two people have joint access to the savings account. If a Wife and Husband, Boyfriend and girlfriend, parents and child open a Joint Account then "either" one of them can access ALL the money in the account. If one of them is involved in an illegal activity the Police can freeze the WHOLE account and "can" take ALL the money. It would be up to you to prove the money didn't come from the illegal activity. (Actually they would freeze separate accounts in the same household also) Good and bad parts are you both can access the money as needed, but the other person can "empty" the account with out your say so.
If you have a joint account with a person that is sued can they come after your other accounts?
No. They can only go after the assets of the person that is being sued. If you have a joint account with that person that is part of the other person's assets. Any account that is just in your name is safe as you are not the person being sued.
Can a joint bank account held as tenancy by the entirety be levied in NJ?
Can a brokerage account that holds assets be registered Tenants in Entirety.
Joint account with your brother what happens if he files chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Joint accounts are included in an individual bankruptcy claim. Just how much of the value of the joint account is considered as your asset depends on history of the account, the type of account, and statutory details for certain types of assets / debts.
Can they freeze a joint account even though only one person is being sued?
Yes they can!
Can a collection agency freeze a joint account in the state of North Carolina?
In the state of North Carolina, it is very hard to seize a bank account. When an account is joint, it can not be seized unless the debt is the debt of both parties.
Who can access a joint savings account?
Both people can and that's why it's called a 'joint account.' If you have one with a live-in boyfriend or your husband than both of you would have access.
If you have a joint checking account in Michigan can a credit card company freeze the account?
Yes, if a creditor wins a lawsuit and is granted a judgment, said judgment can be enforced as a bank account garnishment. A joint account (even a marital one) is subject to attachment to the extent of the debtor's share.
