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jamaih
Jul 6, 2010, 04:28 PM
Can my paycheck be garnished if my husband owe back pay in child support

Fr_Chuck
Jul 6, 2010, 04:30 PM
No, they may get a attachment for joint bank accounts, and you would have to prove what money in it is yours

Hexxie
Jul 7, 2010, 02:35 PM
Hello Jamaih,

That may depend on where you are located. Please be careful for if you live in a community property state this can be tricky. Perhaps your question would be better served if posted in the Family Law section. Good luck to you.

JudyKayTee
Jul 9, 2010, 01:35 PM
FrChuck is correct - no. It is not your debt nor is it a joint debt.

Coming up with the child support figure is another story.

Who actually pays it? It's your husband's debt. BEWARE of joint accounts because you could spend a lot of time and energy proving what is yours and what is his - and lose in the end.