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.

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Answered on 2/22/16, 9:42 am


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