Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

credit card debt liability

What liability does a wife have for her husband's credit card debts if the credit cards are in his name? Can her wages be garnished?


Asked on 12/05/02, 10:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: credit card debt liability

The debt is usually a community debt, even though the card may be in one spouse's name.

Current wages cannot be garnisheed in Texas except for child support, a tax liability, or an unpaid government-backed student loan.

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Answered on 12/05/02, 10:55 am


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