Q: If im sued,i have no assets,can they attach my husband's assets?
A:
It would depend on several factors. For example, how the asset is held (is it in your name solely or jointly in both of your names)? There may also be issues related to the UFTA (Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act). This Act attempts to prevent individuals from shifting their assets to others to avoid paying a creditor -- which would include a judgment creditor.
You should contact a lawyer in Salt Lake City, or wherever you are located, to discuss your situation. Many lawyers, in Utah or elsewhere, will agree that it may not be wise to allow a lawsuit to get to the attachment stage.
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