Adding spouse to judgment

[R Candis]

I am the landlord for property in Dekalb county Georgia. On dispossessory notice I listed names of both the husband and wife but only the husband answered the notice and came to court. The judge said since the wife didn't answer notice or come to court the judgment could only be against the husband. The judge said I had option to also get the wife added to the judgment but she was not able to provide me the information. I want to include the wife on the judgment as her work history is more stable and I want to pursue a garnishment. Please advise how I can get the wife added.

[Rob K.]

In my area, you can go for a possession judgment only, or possession and money. For posession, they can be served by attachment. (Sticking the summons on the door) If you want a money judgment, the parties must both be served personally. In my area, the court officer will call me if he's unable to serve someone and ask if I need them personally served or if attachment will be ok.