Yes, in most cases a lien can be placed against real property belonging to the debtor. If the person is married and it is not a joint debt the property would be exempt from any attempt at forced sale. The N.C. homestead exemption is $10,000.
You are likely to have your wages garnished. Your credit cards will be cancelled and liens may be placed on property.
Yes. My husband had credit card debt from before we got married and purchased out house. It turned into a judgment lien and not it's attached to the house we bought together even though the house is in both our names and I had nothing to do with the credit card.
If the debt is valid and proper legal procedures according to state laws is followed a judgment will be granted if the plaintiff wins the lawsuit (they will). Whether the joint bank account can be levied or other property attached by a lien or even a forced sale, depends on state laws and how the property is titled. For example, if you live in a TBE state, a judgment cannot be levied against a joint marital account, although the creditor might still try. If you reside in a community property state most debts are considered joint and both spouses are responsible, regardless of who is the account holder.
The estate is responsible for any outstanding credit card bills. But the assumption is that the wife inherits the husband's assets. One way or another, the spouse ends up paying the debt. The spouse has some right in all real property owned by the husband. If the assets are not enough to cover the debt, the real property may have a lien placed against it to cover those debts.
A lien cannot be placed against an individual in reality. However, a judgment creditor such as a credit card company can place a lien against real property owned by a judgment debtor. The judgment creditor can take other steps as well to collect the debt, an example would be income garnishment.
Yes. Any creditor can file suit in the appropriate court. If the case is won, a writ of judgment can be issued, and a lien can be placed against any real property of the defendent. It depends what state you are in.
Yes.
Answer: If your credit card company obtains a judgment against you they may take any property of value that they can find.
You are likely to have your wages garnished. Your credit cards will be cancelled and liens may be placed on property.
No. Liens may be placed on property owned, but must be done by via legal judgment.
Yes.A lien is a matter of public record and the credit bureaus will pick it up and add it to your record.
Yes. If, for example, you do not pay your assessments, and a lien is placed on your title, the filing is reported to the credit bureaus, and will show up on your credit report. Your score could suffer.
A creditor must follow due process as prescribed by the laws of the state where the debtor resides. For a lien to be placed against real property the creditor must first sue the debtor, be awarded a judgment and enforce the judgment as a property lien.
Yes, a construction lien can potentially appear on your credit if it is filed against you. A construction lien is a legal claim placed on a property by a contractor or supplier who has not been paid for work or materials provided. If the lien is not resolved and a lawsuit is filed, it could potentially impact your credit report and score.
when the property is sold of course.
The Trustee of the Trust is responsible for paying the debt out of the trust funds.
Yes. My husband had credit card debt from before we got married and purchased out house. It turned into a judgment lien and not it's attached to the house we bought together even though the house is in both our names and I had nothing to do with the credit card.