Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: Collection for spouse

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If you did not sign for the credit card, they probably cannot go after you. You are not responsible for a debt which your spouse incurred without your signature.

If you have joint assets and joint accounts, your monies might get frozen or garnished. It would up to you to challange any wrongful collection activities and it could become costly. You would probably be smart to separate your assets now and place them in individual accounts. This should avoid the wrongful taking of your assets.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.