CA debt collection law, can creditor garnish my wife's wages if they have a judgment against only me

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Generally, no, but if you have a joint bank account a creditor would be able to garnish the joint account. I strongly recommend that you contact a bankruptcy/creditor/debtor attorney in your area. Good luck.