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It depends on the terms of the divorce. That said, any new debt accrued by someone after the divorce will not be the responsibility of their ex partner
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Is spouse responsible for medical debt after spouse's death if bills were incurred prior to marriage?
no.
If your ex filed for bankruptcy before you divorced and you were an authorized user on his credit card are you liable for the debt?
Only if the married couple lived in a community property state.
Am I responsible for Joint credit card debt?
Yes. If a couple, or two people jointly opened a CC account, then they are both liable to repay the debt. If one fails, even if subsequently divorced, the other is still liable to pay.
Am I responsible for credit card debt or tax debt on death of spouse?
The estate of the spouse is responsible. IF both are on the same checking account then the FULL amount of that checking account can be considered the spouses estate too. Even if the account is closed just prior or just after death, then the amount in the account months prior is still considered a portion of the estate.
How can a unmarried couple get out of mortage debt?
How can a unmarried couple who have split up get out of mortage and credit card debt.
Is the suriving spouse responsible for her husband's credit card debt?
If the couple resided in a community property state at the time of the account holder's death the surviving spouse is responsible for repayment of the debt owed. If the couple did not reside in a CP state the debt will be included in probate procedure and handled according to the state's laws of distribution of an estate.
Is a daughter who was power of attorney prior to her father's death responsible to the IRS for his debt when there is no estate?
No. The father's estate is responsible for his debts. If there is no estate the creditor is out of luck.
What is the average debt of a married couple?
10,000
Can credit card garnish your spouse wage if you had that debt before you got married?
Only if that person was also a co-owner of the card prior to the marriage. If you were the only owner of the card (and consequently the debt) prior to the marriage, then no, you are the sole owner of the debt.
Are you responsible for a debt prior to marriage in Pennsylvania?
no nobody is responsible
Is a wife responsible for any debt of her husbands prior to marriage?
No
Are you liable for payment of debt from divorced wife even though you have already paid your half?
no
