Creditor access joint bank account if only one account holder owes debt?

[fredpro]

Can a creditor gain access to a jointly held bank account if only one account holder owes debt?

 

[tpajet]

Yes they can.

 

[mightymoose]

Darn tootin'!

 

[jharris352]

Absolutely. Money in a joint checking account is owned by both people and attachable by either person's liabilities.