Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

getting married to someone who owes back child support

I am planning in gettin married in May but I am concerned that since my fiance owes back child support that once we are married that my wages will be garnished to pay on his child support I am also concerned that my income tax check will be taken to pay on it also..please help me


Asked on 3/09/06, 4:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: getting married to someone who owes back child support

You have no reason to worry. You are not legally responsible for the child support obligations of the person you marry. So, your wages will not be subject to garnishment. If you keep your money in your own bank account, your bank account can not be garnished. In fact, there is some law to the effect that bank accounts held jointly (by the entireties) by husband and wife are not subject to garnishment by a judgment creditor of only one of the two. I hope that this has been helpful, and I wish you a very happy marriage.

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Answered on 3/10/06, 12:04 am


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