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theohiostate

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CO

Today all of my unemployement wages were garnished because of a past judgement against my wife who is on the account. Can I get this money back or do I have to close and open a new account in just my name?
 


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Antigone*

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theohiostate said:
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CO

Today all of my unemployement wages were garnished because of a past judgement against my wife who is on the account. Can I get this money back or do I have to close and open a new account in just my name?
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So was this a joint account where both you and your wife deposit funds?
 
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