Who Does The Creditor Collect From In A Divorce?
One of the divorce court's tasks is to decide and order which community debts each spouse will be responsible to pay. But the divorce court's order affects only the two spouses. The divorce court's order has absolutely no effect on the creditors, who can demand that the other spouse pay the bill if the one the court ordered to pay it fails to do so.
Other Kentucky Collections-Creditors Rights FAQs
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What Is A Community Debt?
A: A community debt is, by and large, any debt created by either or both spouses while they were married. Community creditors generally look to both spouses to pay …
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How Can A Creditor Get An Attachment (Pre-Judgment) In Kentucky?
A: Prejudgment attachment may be obtained in Kentucky against property of the defendant, including garnishees, as security for the satisfaction of any judgment that …
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What Is An Execution?
A: Ten days after the entry of judgment, execution may be issued against personal as well as real property pursuant to K.R.S. 426.010. Generally, execution is more …
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Is Wage Garnishment Recognized In Kentucky?
A: Wage garnishment is recognized in Kentucky as provided for in K.R.S. 425.501. An order of garnishment, once served, shall have priority and create a lien upon the date …
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