Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Michigan

credit card debt

My wife owes $20,000 on a credit card that is only in her name. She has no job. her only asset is she is 1/2 owner in our home and also has her name on bank account. What can the credit card co. do to my credit and my assets? Sence she has no way to repay the card debt.


Asked on 4/14/09, 4:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: credit card debt

The creditor can get a judgment against her and attach her assets. Since she his a liability, it would be prudent to have your assets in your name only.

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Answered on 4/14/09, 5:03 pm
Charles Lawler Clark Hill PLC

Re: credit card debt

They can take all the money in your bank account and the personal assets in your house. Your house is more difficult to get to.

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Answered on 4/14/09, 5:04 pm


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