We are having our bank account frozen....

[niampa]

and my husband is self-employed, he is our only source of support, we receive assistance for the children in our home, but we need access to our account to live, my husband is extremely freaked out, and feels as though we have no options.  What to do?  Any suggestions?

[jimmy eaches]

if it was me, i would move the money, but make it accessible. i had to do this and its not a big deal really. or start putting a significant amout of money in another account to not make it look so suspicious. join me at myspace.com/mddadsdeserverights

[dimples]

I just went thru the same exact circumstance because my name was on my husbands checking account. This is what you have to do. Put the checking account in your name only, then they cant touch it.They ran his social security number and his account popped up.If his name is not on one there is nothing they can do.So considering they already did it to his go to another bank and open one in your name he will be able to deposit, however, you will be the only one able to withdraw.Ive done it and it worked.

[greg]

Hmm, this is putting a band aid on an open wound, isn't it?

There is one reason why they are seizing your account. You have child support arrears. The arrears have to be paid or rectified if they are incorrect.

I am fine with making the process orderly by not giving them control of your finances short term, but mid term the money must be evened out. If you take away your account, they will charge outrageous interest, eventually file contempt charges, pull his driver's license, ruin his credit and toss him in jail, etc.

Are you aware of this and working to rectify this very, very serious situation as fast as possible to avoid worse consequences?