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Q: Can they freeze a joint account even though only one person is being sued?
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Can a collection agency freeze bank account in ca without you being notified?

Agency cant freeze your bank account at all, They can go to court asking to freeze your account, then a court order only can freeze you account, an account cant be freezed by any third party order.


Why would you freeze a checking account?

The most common reasons are to keep any fraudulent checks that have been written from being deducted from the balance. Or to keep an unwanted person from accessing the account to withdraw funds.


Can fraud freeze an checking account?

Yes. All sorts of fraudulent activities can lead to a checking account being frozen. The bank may temporarily freeze the account if they suspect fraudulent activities in the accounts transactions. And, the bank can permanently freeze the account if there is a legal advice from law enforcement agencies reg. your account


Can a bank allow one partner as in man and woman living togetherto freeze a joint account without any questions being asked so that only she has access to his wages?

No, if the person is a signed holder on the account, they can not be removed or denied access to the account


How long can a bank in Alabama freeze your account when being in Chex Systems?

Generally a bank will freeze an account for 30 days before closing the account. After that, they will report you to chexsystems where the report will remain for 5 years unless you file a dispute and attempt removal


If you have a joint account with a person that is sued can they come after your other accounts?

No. They can only go after the assets of the person that is being sued. If you have a joint account with that person that is part of the other person's assets. Any account that is just in your name is safe as you are not the person being sued.


What should you do when a medical bill is sent to collection even though the payment was being sent in?

AnswerIf the question relates to a payment not being credited to the person's account then documentation, such as cancelled checks, money order, etc. should be rendered to the provider as proof. If the question relates to a medical provider sending an account to collections even though payment was being made, it is within the legal right of the provider to do so.


If you are delinquent in repaying your credit card debt can your bank account be 'frozen' if the account is with a different bank than the one in which you hold an account?

Even though I do believe your privacy policy has been invaded, I do believe the bank can freeze your account. Answer Yes, if the creditor obtains a judgment by means of a civil suit against the debtor the judgment can be executed as a bank account levy, this means the judgment creditor can remove all non exempt funds from the account until the judgment is paid. Where the account is joint and only one of the account holders is being sued and/or the creditor plaintiff believes the defendant debtor may try to withdraw all the funds the plaintiff can request the court to 'freeze' the account until the suit is settled.


Who can freeze a bank account in Louisiana?

A bank account can only be "frozen" via a valid court order. Such action is generally taken by the account holder(s) not the judgment creditor. The reason being that the funds in the account are jointly held and one or more account holders are not the judgment debtor.


Can you start a joint checking account without being married?

Yes, you can open an account with anyone you choose to. Just be careful though! Who ever is the primary on the account (the person listed first on all of the paperwork) will be held responsible if the other joint holder overdrafts the account, and this primary account holder can also be put onto chexsystems do to the joint owner's actions.


Can you change your Verizon number without the account holder being present?

no unless you tell the account holder to tell them "add" you as an authorized person.


What is the meaning of nonentity?

Nonexistence; the negation of being., A thing not existing., A person or thing of little or no account.