Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

frozen bank account

If a judgment was placed against me and my ex husband, can I be held responsible for the entire thing if he cannot be located?


Asked on 7/09/08, 7:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: frozen bank account

If both names are on the judgment, and without any modifying language, each judgment debtor is jointly liable for the debt. Meaning, you are responsible for the entire debt even if your ex-husband can be located.

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Answered on 7/10/08, 8:38 am


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