My partner is being sued for back child support. We own the house jointly and are not married. Can the state place a lien on our home even through I have nothing to do with his past debt?
2006-10-07 04:32:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Yes, the state can place a lien on any assests and property real or personal to which an individual has title.
This means that even if someone else is on the title with this individual, the state can place a lien on it. Check with a real estate attorney in your area to see how you could possibly remove your partner's name from the title so that you do not loose YOUR share of the assets.
Best of luck.
2006-10-07 06:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by CMR2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state is different as to what can be done regarding real estate. The best comments I can give you is for you to look up the answer since in your question there really is not enough information to supply you with the exact research information link. You need to do your research here: The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpa/fdcpact.htm
Credit Dispute Reporting forms: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html
Buena Suerte
2006-10-07 06:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but yes, the state can do that. They can even force a partition sale and use half the proceeds to get their money and give you the other half. The only way out of it is to buy out your partner... and you'll have to make sure you do it the right way so the state gets its money.
2006-10-07 08:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sure can.. that is why most people who expect to be sued or such have NOTHING in their own name.
2006-10-07 05:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as his name is on the deed.
2006-10-07 04:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by rutchy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep.
2006-10-07 04:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋