If the judgement is carried out is my husband financially responsible or just me? We live in Tennessee. The Judgement is from Michigan. Will they try to collect from him or just me? How is a Judgement filled? Garnisments? Tax leins? How do they collect? He wants an annulment to protect himself. Is it that extreme? The judgement is 20,000. I cannot pay this. I do have 20 days to appeal. Any input would be appreciated.
2006-08-15 03:58:06 · 6 answers · asked by Tilly 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your question doesn't make any sense because their are too many facts missing. For example, how did a Michigan Court gain jurisdiction over you if you live in Tennessee? What gave rise to the judgment (what did you do to get sued)?
Rather than ask the people on Y!Answers, who can't advise you anyway, you should seek the advise of a lawyer in your area. Don't wait, do that TODAY!!!
2006-08-15 04:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he wants an annulment over this then perhaps he did not know what he was getting into. Perhaps he is not the one for you. I'm sorry.
Yes, they can go after him if HIS name is on the judgment. They will try to collect from whoever they can though, and may harrass you on the phone telling you to borrow from family, sell your car, etc. If you are working, they can garnish your wages, any tax refunds you would get will be taken to pay for the judgment if you don't pay throughout the year or you don't pay enough each month to satisfy them.
If the judgment is fair, then you should just take care of your responsibility and stop worrying how they will take the money from you. One minimum wage job, or two, could earn the income to pay it off in a year, if the money doesn't go elsewhere too. If the judgment is something that might prevent employability, try to figure out ways you can earn money at home.
2006-08-15 11:10:26 · answer #2 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even if you move from one state to another, and the person who obtained the judgment finds out you have any properties, (including car, bank account, etc.), they can easily take these things from you to settle the debt. Your husband is not responsible. However, if you have any properties in both names, he could end up losing everything. An annulment won't protect him much because I assume the marriage was consumated? Make sure there is nothing in both names and I'd sure as heck get anything out of your name that could be taken. If you work, your salary could be garnished. No tax lein unless the problem is with IRS. If this helps, most judgment cases are never settled.
2006-08-15 11:09:31 · answer #3 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You really need to contact a lawyer or set up a consultation with more than one to get a few different answers. Go with a larger law firm however, one that is specificaly geared towards your situation. The fact that your husband wants an annulment is very sad considering he just made a vow 'for better or worse'.
Hopefully he may realize this before it becomes an even bigger issue.
I hope things work out for you.
2006-08-15 11:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by saintlyinnocents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the judgement is for. If it's for a previous debt, I don't believe they can hold your husband responsible. You should contact a lawyer though.
2006-08-15 11:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you pay a minimal amount, I think they have to take it and leave you alone. Good luck. If he wants to run already, maybe that is even a bigger issue.
2006-08-15 11:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by jewingengleman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋