How can I protect myself from a judgement that my husband has against him?
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My new husband has a judgement from his divorce 7 years ago. The judgement was awarded to his ex-wife for attorney fees but the judge "labeled it" as "additional child support" with 10% interest per year until paid. I would like to know how to protect myself from her trying to collect on this judgement. I have a house (paid in full) prior to my marriage to him and I have a checking account that is still in my maiden name and had it prior to our marriage. I did pledge the house as collateral on a recent loan on a piece of property we purchased together. But the house deed is still in my name only.
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Judgments are generally good for 20 years in most states. that means that the ex wife may come after your husband for 20 years from the date of the judgment. The judgment however, is against him only. therefore, the only items that can be attached or garnished are those that are in his name. For instance, if he has a bank account or home or employer, the ex can seize the cash to satisfy the balance of the judgment. If you have a joint account with your husband, that money (all of it) is subject to be taken by the ex. thus, to protect yourself, do not have any joint acounts of hold any property jointly. keep your money separate.
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