Legal Question in Business Law in California

I lost a small calim case. how do I protect my wife bank account from creditors. she is the only person who works right now.


Asked on 9/15/09, 2:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

If you were the defendant and lost, and believe the judge made a mistake and that you should not have lost, you may be able to appeal. An appeal may in turn suspend enforcement of the judgment. Ask the court's small-claims advisor. Otherwise, the plaintiff will be able to levy on your bank account and your wife's as well, since community assets are liable for debts of either spouse.

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Answered on 9/15/09, 1:15 pm


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