Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland
Can a judgment be placed on a joint checking account in the state of Maryland if only one of the owners is listed on the judgement?
Asked on 2/02/10, 10:38 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
It depends. If the joint owners are husband and wife, no, unless the account was opened after the judgment was entered. If they are not husband and wife, yes, the account can be garnished.
Answered on 2/07/10, 12:06 pm