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    Nov 19, 2007, 12:09 AM
    Debt collection
    My wife just recently had her bank accounts frozen from a debt she had before we were married. I need to know if there is any way that they can get to my accounts since we are now married. We reside in Maryland. Also, if we have a joint account can they get to that too? Any help is much appreciated.
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    Nov 20, 2007, 07:29 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jeepfreak
    My wife just recently had her bank accounts frozen from a debt she had before we were married. I need to know if there is any way that they can get to my accounts since we are now married. We reside in Maryland. Also, if we have a joint account can they get to that too? Any help is much appreciated.

    Yes, a joint account can be seized; a joint account belongs to both of you, not a percentage to you and a percentage to her.

    Your accounts without her name on them cannot be touched - I have seen cases where a wife's paycheck is deposited in an account in just the husband's name and the creditor has tried to move on that account stating the deposits were made for a fraudulent purpose - hiding assets.
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    Nov 20, 2007, 07:42 AM
    MAryland does permit a third party claim against the granishment, as long as you can prove what funds are yours and what part is hers.

    Maryland law library online is available
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    Nov 20, 2007, 09:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mr.yet
    MAryland does permit a third party claim against the granishment, as long as you can prove what funds are yours and what part is hers.

    Maryland law library online is available

    I can't find this - could you post the site? Thanks in advance.
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    Nov 20, 2007, 09:17 AM
    As per your request

    Maryland State Law Library
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