Yes, but both co-owners must sign the paperwork at the bank to make one of the account holders just an authorized user, meaning that the other has the right to sign checks and make deposits, just as a co-owner does. the only difference is that the statements would only be the sole account owner's name and no creditor of the authorized user can touch it.
No, they cannot.
Yes, if your wife is listed as a joint account holder, she can withdraw money from the joint account without needing your permission.
Of course. That's the purpose of a "joint" account.
I believe no
== == Do as they ask. Both persons that are named on the account HAVE to sign to have one name removed from the card account.
No. it is not mandatory to have a joint account with your spouse. If you feel, you no longer wish to have your spouse in your joint account, you can let them know and then contact the bank to remove their name from the accounts joint holders list.
Yes. A joint account held by persons who are not married nor related can be levied by a judgment creditor to the extent of the funds in the account that belong to the debtor.
You will have to check with your Institution to find out their policies to remove someones name from a joint bank account without their authorization.With most banks, you will have to have their signature to remove them from the account.
No, you cannot deposit your wife's check unless you have her permission or are listed as a joint account holder on the account the check is drawn from.
You can visit the bank branch where you hold the joint account and submit a written request to remove your name from the list of account holders for that account. The bank may ask you to get the other holders of that joint account and ask them for approval before doing so.
No. You have a joint account with another person, they have full ownership rights just like you do. You should get your own account in your name only.
Speak with the bank rep or bank manager; and have them remove the person as a signer to the account and then you will have to resign a new signature account.