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    May 21, 2008, 01:58 PM
    Judgement against me
    If you have a judgement against you, can they garnish your checking account if there is another name on it besides yours?
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    May 21, 2008, 02:29 PM
    You mean a joint checking account. Yes they can, so I would suggest you get your name off everything very soon.
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    May 21, 2008, 02:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by carthgia
    If you have a judgement against you, can they garnish your checking account if there is another name on it besides yours?

    Yes, as "Tickle" said, they can - you own it and the other person owns it and either of you can take it all, as can your creditor.
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