Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

credit card companies are suing my husband. i was only on accounts as authorized user. if creditor gets a judgement in court can they use it to put a lien on property or bank accounts with both our names on it. in other words can they hold me responsible?


Asked on 7/29/12, 1:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roy Hoffman Law Offices of Roy A. Hoffman

In a word, yes. All debts incurred during or before marriage are community debts. When a creditor obtains a judgment against one spouse, all community property is available to satisfy the judgment.

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Answered on 7/29/12, 2:30 pm


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