2007-12-20 08:23:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anya A 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The can't garnish your paychecks but they can go after your assets if you have joint accounts and taxes. If this happens contact the IRS and file a distressed spouse form call 1800-829-1040 or www.irs.gov
2007-12-20 08:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by Lynne D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states yes. I was surprised by this. It was the prime reason why my Mom's coworker didn't marry her partner until the child was 18. The state would have put a lien on her house (fully paid for 3 years before they met) even though the partner wasn't even listed.
Be aware people that he might not be a deadbeat dad. Some awards are way out of whack and some judges don't correct them retroactively. Imagine being ordered to pay $700 in monthly child support (plus health insurance) when your take home pay was only $1,200?
It pays to have an investigator check out your spouse-to-be before marriage as well. One gal found out a week before the wedding that her husband to be was in thousands of dollars of debt for a gambling addiction.
2007-12-20 16:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've often wondered that, I really don't think they can make a payroll deduction from you. Now, as for taxes, if you guys file together, and he was really behind in support, i'm not sure they couldn't go for that. I'd file separate. Also, i'd keep all your banking accts separate so you won't wind up paying something that isn't your responsibility. Hopefully your hubby will understand, and if not, oh well. I bet more households than we realize keep everything separate just for that cause.
2007-12-20 16:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by sunflowergal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not usually. You would need to look at the court order of your spouse. Your income shouldn't be their income, but if you file married tax returns, it's possible that the tax return could be intercepted. Check with the attorney who helped with the court order, or call your local Social Services agency to ask for referrals for your area.
2007-12-20 16:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state, however in Ohio it did happen to my cousin. Her husband owed back child support and they took her income tax for several years. God bless****
2007-12-20 16:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anythings that is held jointly, such as a bank account, or filed jointly, such as a tax return, is fair game. But if you have separate bank accounts and tax returns, YOUR accounts can't be garnished. Plus, they can NEVER garnish your separate paycheck.
If you're at all concerned, split up ALL of your joint accounts and hold everything in either your name OR his name.
2007-12-20 18:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by QT_Pie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can take anything with his name on it. Maybe he should just man up and pay his child support.
2007-12-20 16:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by JB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you are married you become one, separate bank accounts or not. You married him and his problems. Sorry but true.
2007-12-20 16:32:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it'd b cheaper 4 u 2 to divorce the bum now
2007-12-20 16:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by Ann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its based on house hold income so that leaves it open for them to take your money.
2007-12-20 16:30:20 · answer #10 · answered by snack_daddy10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋