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Is a spouse financially or legally responsible for debt of other spouse?
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∙ 13y ago
I divorced my husband and had the credit card debt negotiated so that he was the responsible party for paying the debt. He does not pay on the debt therefore I found out that I am liable for the debt because the card was opened in both names.
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∙ 13y ago
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Is a spouse financially responsible for debts incurred before the marriage?
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
Is a spouse financially responsible for debts incurred after the marriage?
Yes and no. If you live in a community property state then assets you may share with your spouse could be come entangled with their debts. Generally speaking, if your spouse does not pay his bills I would avoid a joint bank account or other forms of shared ownership of assets.
Is a spouse responsible for the credit card debts in the other spouse's name in New Jersey?
If the two of you are married, I believe you are responsible.
In the state of Ohio can a husband be held financially responsible for the wife's repossessed vehicle if his name is not on the loan?
No, Ohio is not a community property state, therefore debts solely incurred by one spouse are not the responsibility of the other.
Is a spouse in Missouri responsible for the other spouses debt?
The basic assumption is that yes, the spouse is jointly responsible. It is assumed that both spouses will benefit from the transactions.
What happens legally and financially when you get married?
When someone marries, he is legally bound to one spouse and is not supposed to marry another without divorce. Financially, they are supposed to support each other and a spouse gets some rights over the marital property.
Is a spouse financially responsible for debts incurred before the marriage?
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
In Missouri is the spouse responsible for credit card debt when the other one dies?
If the surviving spouse was not an account holder then he or she is not responsible for repayment of the debt. FYI, authorized users are likewise not legally responsible for credit card debt as it is assumed the AU has no control over how the account is handled.
In Portland Oregon is a spouse legally responsible for a dead spouse's medical bills when there is no money or assets in the estate?
YES. Oregon is an equitable distribution state. Typically a spouse can be held liable for the medical bills of the other spouse under the doctrine of necessaries. This doctrine hold that a spouse is liable for the necessaries of the other spouse. Necessaries are items that are essential such as food, shelter and medical bills.
Is a spouse responsible for medical bills of the other spouse?
The spouse will indirectly be responsible. The estate must resolve all debts. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
Are relatives liable for nursing home bills?
Generally, no other relatives except for a spouse is responsible unless they agreed to be responsible in writing. A person's estate is responsible for paying their debts.Generally, no other relatives except for a spouse is responsible unless they agreed to be responsible in writing. A person's estate is responsible for paying their debts.Generally, no other relatives except for a spouse is responsible unless they agreed to be responsible in writing. A person's estate is responsible for paying their debts.Generally, no other relatives except for a spouse is responsible unless they agreed to be responsible in writing. A person's estate is responsible for paying their debts.
Is a spouse financially responsible for debts incurred after the marriage?
Yes and no. If you live in a community property state then assets you may share with your spouse could be come entangled with their debts. Generally speaking, if your spouse does not pay his bills I would avoid a joint bank account or other forms of shared ownership of assets.
Is a spouse responsible for the credit card debts in the other spouse's name in New Jersey?
If the two of you are married, I believe you are responsible.
In the state of Ohio can a husband be held financially responsible for the wife's repossessed vehicle if his name is not on the loan?
No, Ohio is not a community property state, therefore debts solely incurred by one spouse are not the responsibility of the other.
In a marriage is the husband legally responsible to have health insurance for his wife?
A husband is not legally responsible to have health insurance for his wife. Many employees opt not to have health insurance for themselves. Health insurance is a voluntary election and no law exists making it otherwise. However, do be aware that any medical-related debts incurred by one spouse are considered "common" debts, and as such, the other spouse is legally required to pay for them. In the event of a divorce, said debts would be even divided between the spouses, even if only one spouse incurred them.
If one spouse cosigns a loan is the other spouse responsible?
Yes, so be careful. You have to be sure that you will stay with your spouse.
If one spouse is sued is the other spouse responsible too?
I think that the other spouse is untitled to half of what the two had together, which includes the amount of money.
