They are going to make a claim that they have some rights over a piece of property to counterbalance some unpaid debt. It's an attempt on their part to minimize loss resulting from the unpaid debt.
wage garnishment, file a lien against you, etc.
It is possible for the collection agency to put a lien on your bank account. Before they can do this, they must go through the proper procedures first.
Can a collection agency place a lien on a home belonging to a spouse not on title?
Contact your State's child support agency about filing a lien.
Only if the 'co-signer' also has an ownership interest in the car.
Yes - they can, or they can put a lien on the vehicle.
File an appeal with the agency that placed the lien (the time limit to file such an appeal is usually fairly short).
The collection agency cannot reposses the vehicle unless they are the lien holder. If they are, they do not need an order of replevin to seize the vehicle unless they live in one of the few states that require such. If the collector does not hold the lien on the vehicle they will be required to file suit against the debtor, receive a judgment and execute said judgment as a forced sale or a lien of/on the judgment debtor's vehicle.
They can contact her but they can't collect unless she co-signed. Just another illustration of why having an estate probated is a good idea! Actually, the collection agency can petition to commence a probate proceeding, and collect from the estate.
No; however, the agency can file a lien on your home for past-due support. That lien will have to be satisfied before the home can be sold.
yes , sorry
Yes, its a risk of doing business with family.