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In Texas Is a spouse responsible for the ex-spouse credit card debt?
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If the debt was made when they were still married the answer is yes. STATED BY AUTHOR
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In Texas is a spouse responsible for credit card debt that is solely incurred by the other spouse under a credit card which was issued prior to the marriage?
Yes. STATED BY AUTHOR
Who is responsible for your deceased spouse's credit card debt in Texas?
Texas is a community property state and the issue of marital debt is complexed as it is not considered a "true" CP state due to the way in which marital debt responsibility is assigned. In most cases the surviving spouse can be held responsible for the credit card debts of the deceased spouse if the surviving spouse the account even though he or she was not named as an account holder. The best choice is always to discuss such matters with an attorney qualified in the state's probate law.
Can a credit card company collect from you after your spouse's death in Texas?
Texas is a CP state, that being the case it might be possible for a creditor to hold the surviving spouse responsible for the deceased's debt if the estate is not adequate for repayment. Whether or not it is viable option for the creditor depends upon the type of debt that was incurred.
If noncustodial father is unable to pay child support in Texas for a child from a previous marriage will his new spouse's income be garnished in Texas?
no... not her/his child ....that is called innocent spouse and the wages of a spouse that is not responsible for someone else's child when it is not biologically theirs.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for medical debt left behind in Texas?
In Texas, the estate must resolve all debts including medical bills. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
If a noncustodial father pay child support for a child from a previous marriage is the new spouse responisible for back child support in Texas?
No the new spouse is not responsible.
In Texas is the surviving spouse responsible for department store debt still owed?
Texas is a community property state therefore a surviving spouse usually can be held liable for debts solely incurred by the deceased spouse. Exceptions can be made to this law based upon the circumstances of individual cases
If you and your spouse have separate credit card accounts are you liable for your spouse's balance if he defaults?
The extent of liability depends on whether the married couple reside in a community property state and if so, if the accounts were established during the marriage. Married couples residing in community property states, other than Wisconsin and Texas are usually equally responsible for debts regardless of which spouse is the account holder.
What is Texas law regarding credit card debt for surviving spouse?
Technically, the debt has to be resolved by the estate. And as the spouse gets the estate, they will be paying one way or another. And is many cases the spouse benefits from the debt, they can come after the money
Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's credit card debt if the deceased had no assets except a death benefit from life insurance?
The surviving spouse is only responsible for credit card debt if the account were joint or the married couple lived in a community property state; (Texas and Wisconsin treat marital debt differently than other CP states). Death benefits from life insurance with a named beneficiary or SS death benefit are not subject to creditor action for repayment of the deceased debts.
Is one spouse financially responsible for the other spouse's credit card debt?
Only on joint accounts are both spouses responsible for repayment of the debt. Unless, they reside in a community property state, if so, they are both responsible for debts incurred regardless of which one holds the account. Wisconsin and Texas treat some spousal debts differently when it pertains to community property laws. Some states have rather odd laws that might hold a spouse accountable if the debt is related to "living neccessities". These statutes are seldom used by creditors; if cited it is unlikely the plaintiff could provide the necessary proof.
In Texas can collection agency legally pursue a wife for payment arrangements if she is not on the account?
Yes, in most instances a spouse can be held accountable. Texas is a community property state, both spouses are considered to be equal owners of assets and equally responsible for debts regardless of which spouse incurred that debt.
