Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Utah

Legally allowed collection

What kind of debts can a spouse be held accountable for. If a spouses name is not on the debt can that person be held accountable for debt and be garnished or have judgments put against them for that debt. The state I live in is Utah so I need the law according to that State.


Asked on 1/04/04, 11:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Legally allowed collection

Generally, if your name is not on the account you cannot be held liable for the debt. In order for a garnishment to occur, a judgment must be issued after a case is filed in court. You should respond to any lawsuit filed against you.

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Answered on 1/05/04, 12:06 am


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