Q: My husband took my vehicle out for a ride without my permission...I didn't have any insurance at the time and now my wa
wages are being garnished! They aren't taking any money from him & he's working! Is this legal? How can this be fair??
A:
As the vehicle's registered owner, you (and your insurance if you had any at the time) are responsible. Did you, or are you willing to, file a police report stating that your husband took your car without permission? That's about the only way you'll be off the hook here.
You could consider filing an indemnity suit against your husband - basically saying that he owes you money because you are having to pay. But either way, unless you are willing to take legal action against your husband, you're on the hook for the judgment amount.
A:
Looks like you let a judgment be entered against you? You may have a defense if you were never served. Time for you, your
husband to figure out what you are doing, what your strategy is and that means you need to consult an attorney.
Not clear why his wages aren't also being garneished which suggests they just went after you--but you would have to be served papers.
You will need to get from your employer a copy of the garnishment order, go to the court & get a copy of everything that was filed--no point your paying a lawyer to do that--sit down with the lawyer ASAP
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