Legal Question in Family Law in California

My girlfriend and I share a joint checking account. Recently, Child support levied my bank account and took the money that she deposited. After proving to them that the money was not mine and hers, the released only half of the amount back saying that since we had a joint account, they had the rights to take it. My question is, even though i was able to prove it, is it still LEGAL for them to do this? Can we pursue to get the remaining half back for her as she shouldnt be liable for my part.


Asked on 10/01/12, 2:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

It's legal for them to levy an account that is in your name, if you are the judgment debtor and you owe a debt. It is her burden to show that all of the money is hers, which may be hard to do given the fact that the account is jointly held.

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Answered on 10/05/12, 9:48 am


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