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My ex-husband is apparently threatened with garnishment over some old medical bills from our mutual children. He said it was around $4000. First, he threatens to put a lien on my house if I don’t pay them. Then, he says he will make it easy on me by paying them if I sign off any rights to his pension that I am to get half of when he retires. My current husband and I both have our names on the deed but I am not on the mortgage. I don’t even know if that is relevant. Can you make this a bit clearer for me?
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Business Law Attorney serving Bingham Farms, MI
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Generally no your ex cannot put a lien on the house... especially if it is owned jointly by you with your new husband. Further I believe that if he attempts to put a lien on your house without court approval it is a crime and you can have him put in jail plus large fines.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 11:11 PM
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Sign or agree to nothing, see an attorney. Unless it is in the judgment he will not be able put a valid lien on the property. Ask him to provide proof of the bills, and look at the judgment to determine who is actually responsible to pay them.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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Law Offices of Jeffrey Z. Dworin
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This is a very empty threat from someone who feels he can intimidate you, or is ignorant enough to think he can actually do what he is threatening. If he puts a lien on the house, you and your current husband can sue for quiet of title and slander of title. Slander of title provides for recovery of your attorney fees.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:58 PM