How do you respond to a divorce letter?
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How do you respond to a divorce letter?
You have two choices when responding to the divorce papers:
- Answer only. An “Answer” tells the judge and your spouse what parts of the complaint you agree with and disagree with.
- Answer with a Counterclaim.
What do I do if my husband ignores the divorce petition?
If the divorce petition isn’t returned then you need to apply to the court for the next stage of proceedings.
Can joint account convert to single?
The best way to find out how exactly you can change a joint account to a single is to call your bank and ask or just go into a branch and talk to someone in person. Then, you can open a new single account if you want to.
Can a bank freeze a joint account?
Funds held in joint accounts can also be frozen. If your money is held in joint accounts with a spouse or close family member, their debt can get your money frozen, and vice versa.
How do I get out of a joint account?
To do so, some banks simply let you fill out a form relinquishing your rights to the funds. By signing this form, you remove all future access to the accounts and surrender your right to any of the money in it. Technically, both account holders are free to do what they wish with the account.
How do I remove someone from my Wells Fargo joint account?
To remove a signer from a joint consumer account, you will need to close your joint account and open a new account. For assistance, please call 1-800-TO-WELLS (1- or visit a Wells Fargo branch.
Who owns the money in a joint bank account?
The money in joint accounts belongs to both owners. Either person can withdraw or use as much of the money as they want — even if they weren’t the one to deposit the funds. The bank makes no distinction between money deposited by one person or the other.
Is taking money from a joint account stealing?
If your name is on a joint bank account, then it would not be theft if you withdraw the funds. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t be sued for half the funds or even more than half, but you cannot be prosecuted criminally.
Can a nursing home take money from a joint account?
If your name is on a joint account and you enter a nursing home, the state will assume the assets in the account belong to you unless you can prove that you did not contribute to it. This means that either one of you could be ineligible for Medicaid for a period of time, depending on the amount of money in the account.
How much money can you keep when going into a nursing home?
In answer to the question of how much money can you keep going into a nursing home and still have Medicaid pay for your care, the answer is about $2,000. Gifting your assets to someone else may not protect it and may incur penalties when applying to Medicaid.
