Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

Re: Add a debtor defendant (spouse) to an existing judgment

Once a judgment is taken, the only way to add a spouse-defendant is to file against the non-judgment-spouse.

Problem is that the non-judgment-spouse may attempt to block your action via a defense that the matter was previously reduced to judgment.

Thus, you should be prepared to show why that judgment is not effective as a remedy.

Re: Add a debtor defendant (spouse) to an existing judgment

I agree, there is no provision to "add" a defendant. You need to file a new lawsuit, w/in Statute of Limitations.

Re: Add a debtor defendant (spouse) to an existing judgment

You would have to file a separate lawsuit. The time limit is the original statute of limitations (usually 3 years in MD, but there are exceptions).