[RachelN]

There has been a judgement placed against an old hospital debt that is in my name only. They have already placed a garnishment on my wages, and I've just found out that they're going after my husband's now, too. It's from the birth of our daughter, and we were married at the time. I'm afraid I know the answer, but I just want to be sure.

[tickle]

If you two have a joint checking account, then yes they can garnish the account.

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[JudyKayTee]

What State? In some States a husband is liable for his wife's medical bills.

If you were married I don't understand why the hospital bill is in your name only. Was it in both names (the usual practice) or was he a co-guarantor?

[RachelN]

If you two have a joint checking account, then yes they can garnish the account.

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They've already placed a garnishment on our account, but since we're overdrawn at the moment they've not gotten anything from it.

[RachelN]

What State? In some States a husband is liable for his wife's medical bills.

If you were married I don't understand why the hospital bill is in your name only. Was it in both names (the usual practice) or was he a co-guarantor?

We live in Kansas. And I'm not sure why his name's not on the bill. I must've messed up on paperwork or something. :confused:

[tickle]

Rachel, if you have any automatic deposits going in, cancel them, and have the cheques sent to your home address.

[Fr_Chuck]

Also what did he sign at the hospital when they admitted you, or at discharge did he sign to be responsible for the debts

[RachelN]

Also what did he sign at the hospital when they admitted you, or at discharge did he sign to be reponsible for the debts

He hadn't signed anything. I did all the paperwork myself.

[JudyKayTee]

If you are married I would be very surprised if he was not asked to guarantee the bill. That's the policy in NY and, of course, I know you aren't in NY.