Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Florida

my husband is filing for bankruptcy on his credit cards. He has 3 with chase bank. Can they touch my checking account that I have with Chase, also?


Asked on 1/27/14, 11:00 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

R. Jason de Groot R. Jason de Groot, P.A.

Well, read the fine print. Is the husband also on that checking account? They probably cannot touch your checking account.

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Answered on 1/27/14, 11:05 am
Stephen Orchard Law Offices of Stephen Orchard

Your question sounds very simple but it is much more complicated. You should confer with a bankruptcy attorney and your husband most certainly should be represented by an attorney in his bankruptcy case.

Generally speaking, assets that are strictly in your name should not be considered part of your husband's bankruptcy estate. So if the account is titled solely in your name, has always been titled that way, and has received no money that could be deemed property of your husband, then your checking account will likely NOT be a part of your husband's case.

Best of luck.

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Answered on 1/27/14, 11:19 am


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