The new spouse would not be directly responsible for the debt owed but, he or she could be affected by the execution of the judgment writ, as it is usually possible for joint marital property to be attached under such circumstances. For example, a joint marital bank account could be subject to levy by a judgment creditor unless the account is protected by Tenancy By The Entirety laws.
A judgment against one partner has the potential to affect both parties. The person who placed the judgment can have wages garnished, place a lien on your home or get a court order to access your bank accounts.
In this case, a wife is not responsible for a judgment made against the husband prior to the marriage. She may want to help clear up this date in case there are joint credit situations.
Marriage records are available to the general public. Between 1952 and 1996, marriage records were maintained by the Georgia Division of Health. Copies of marriage records that occurred before 1952 and after 1996 can be obtained from the Probate Court in the county where the marriage occurred.
No. Your present spouse had no legal responsibility for you before you were married.
Any debts incurred by a person before marriage belong to them entirely, and will not affect the other spouse.
A judgment of divorce is the decree entered by the court that legally dissolves a marriage. In some jurisdictions it takes affect immediately. In some jurisdictions there is a waiting period such as 30, 60 or 90 days, after which the decree becomes absolute and either party can remarry legally.
No. However, if a creditor sues the debtor and wins a judgment, in most cases the judgment can be executed against joint marital property, such as bank accounts. Therefore, a new spouse can be affected by the premarital debts of their partner.
Friendship before marriage is the courtship.
They knew traits were inherited, but did not know why.
No. Although the spouse can be affected by the outstanding debt when applying for joint credit or if a joint bank account is levied by a judgment creditor.
If the income resulted from property or an investment before the marriage occurred. Inheritances are considered separate property regardless of when they were conferred.
Both of you are to convert to a particular religion before arriving at marriage.
The Persian Gulf War occurred from 1990-1991, so ostensibly anything that occurred in 1989 or earlier occurred before the Gulf War.
Yes and no. It depends on the state that you live in. See an attorney.