Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
If my spouse has been named in a court case for causing an accident with personal injury can he lose his social security and iras. Can the spouse also be financially libel re: pensions Ira, social security if not named in case.
Asked on 2/22/16, 9:22 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
The tortfeasor can be responsible for payment of a judgment and his social security can be garnished. The spouse not named should not be financially responsible. IRA accounts if properly set up would be exempt from garnishment.
Answered on 2/22/16, 9:42 am