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    is it legal for a law firm to put a lien on my jointy owned home without my knowledge?

    My husband ran up a debt on a charge card i knew nothing about in feb 2006 he defaulted on the credit card for $8400.00. In Feb 2009 there was a lien put on his name. I found out about a week ago when i was trying to refinance our jointly owned home that there is a lien on the home for $15,790.00. The lien does not expire until Feb 2018. My husband said he did not know about the lien but I can't trust his word. I never receive any notice. a letter my have came in the mail and my husband could have thrown it away. Is it legal not to send me a certified letter to inform me on the lien since I am co- owner of the house? is it legal to have a lien that is not the correct amount?I beleive the difference in the default amount for
    $ 8400.00 must be the interest added until the lien expires in Feb 2018. Is that legal? What oppitions do i have to get this lien off my home?

    0  Views: 615 Answers: 2 Posted: 12 years ago
    Colleen

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    Yes, it's legal. Your option is to contact a lawyer.

    2 Answers

    Where do you live and where is the property? There is a website where you can post a question anonymously and have lawyers answer, www.avvo.com. Warning: Some of the lawyers there are truly incompetent, but some are really smart. I've received some good advice from them.

    What you also need to know is that the lien can be renewed for an additional period of time, seven years in California. 


    Likely, finance charges will continue to be added to the debt. 



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