Wisconsin § 803.045 - Actions to satisfy spousal obligations.
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§ 803.045. Actions to satisfy spousal obligations.
803.045(1) (1) Except as provided in sub. (2) , when a creditor commences an action on an obligation described in s. 766.55 (2) , the creditor may proceed against the obligated spouse, the incurring spouse or both spouses. 803.045(2) (2) In an action on an obligation described in s. 766.55 (2) (a) or (b) , a creditor may proceed against the spouse who is not the obligated spouse or the incurring spouse if the creditor cannot obtain jurisdiction in the action over the obligated spouse or the incurring spouse. 803.045(3) (3) After obtaining a judgment, a creditor may proceed against either or both spouses to reach marital property available for satisfaction of the judgment. 803.045(4) (4) This section does not affect the property available under s. 766.55 (2) to satisfy the obligation. 803.045 History History: 1985 a. 37 .
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Section 803.045 ("Actions to satisfy spousal obligations.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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