Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

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Can an attorney levy, garnish or lien a Joint Bank account when the defendant is the spouse only but the account is on both spouses name. I live in Florida


Asked on 5/12/09, 7:50 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

Re: credit cards creditors

No. If the attorney knew in advance this was a joint account with a right of survivorship, then the attorney cannot do this. Unfortunately, many banks do not have joint accounts this way unless you insist on it. Check with your bank. If the account had been done the right way, then no garnishment can be make.

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Answered on 5/12/09, 9:58 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Yes. It will then be up to you to show that the judgment debtor contributed nothing to the account, and have the lien vacated.

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Answered on 5/12/09, 6:48 pm


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