QUESTION
Can a bill collector collect wife's bill from husband's income?
Asked on Apr 22nd, 2013 on Bankruptcy - Arizona
5 ANSWERS
Family Attorney serving Henderson, NV
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Harris, Yug & Ohlinger
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Nevada is a community property state so it's tricky and the devil is in the details.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 1:42 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Phoenix, AZ
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Law Office of D. L. Drain, P.A.
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It depends on the law of the state where you live.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 1:41 PM
If it was a community property debt yes, if not know.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 1:41 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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It depends, if it is only the wife's debt no. However, if there a joint accounts they generally can, at least in part, be attached. You would be wise to engage in attorney for some advice as to how to cover your assets.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 1:41 PM
Debt Collection Attorney serving Chicago, IL
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Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin, LLC
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This depends on (a) whether the bill was for necessary family expenses and (b) whether the creditor elected to extend credit to the wife only.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 1:41 PM