Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Michigan
foreclosure on a mobile home
My husbanb co-signed a note for a mobile home fo9r our daughter. She has chosen to walk away from her obligation. They are going to come after us and we need to know what happens once a judgement is awarded. We have a modest savings acct. and can they touch this. We are both retired.
Asked on 7/20/09, 6:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Renee Walsh
LawRefs Nonprofit
Re: foreclosure on a mobile home
Once a judgment is awarded, the creditor must obtain an order of garnishment. If they conduct a debtor examination and find your savings account, they can satisfy the judgment using that money. For more useful information on how to defend yourself against creditors, please visit my website at www.lawrefs.com and search under the debtor/creditor link.
Answered on 7/20/09, 8:44 pm