Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

Garnishment of homestead

There was a judgement granted agianst my husband about 15 years ago. This judgement was never satisfied. About two weeks ago the creditor sold a piece of rental property we jointly owned in Texas. How were they able to do this when the judgement was only aginst my husband? Our homestead is in Arkansas. Can the creditor garnish our homestead?


Asked on 12/16/01, 1:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Garnishment of homestead

The Texas property was community property. That means it was liable for the debts of the community. The judgment against your husband was a community debt under Texas law.

You'd have to speak with an Arkansas lawyer to see if your Arkansas homestead is exempt from levy.

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Answered on 12/17/01, 10:35 am


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