In most cases, yes, the spouse will be responsible. They are considered to have benefited from the goods and services.
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The basic assumption is that yes, the spouse is jointly responsible. It is assumed that both spouses will benefit from the transactions.
Arizona is a community property state, in general all assets and debts belong to both spouses. It is possible to use the innocent spouse defense if it can be proved that the person did not have any connection whatsoever to the debt(s). If a spouse used even one credit card, they will probabaly be held liable for all the debts.
In general, the filing of bankruptcy by one spouse will not affect the other spouse's financial situation. A debt is created by contract between a debtor and a creditor - each debtor must sign the contract to be liable for payment. Therefore, the bankruptcy of one spouse does not cause the other to become bankrupt. Debts where spouses are joint and severally liable for payment will remain with the spouse who has not filed for bankruptcy. Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, where one spouse's debts are wiped clean, the creditor can go after the other spouse. However, a major advantage of Chapter 13 bankruptcy, where the debtor plans to re-pay her debts, is that the creditor will leave the co-debtor alone, as long as bankruptcy plan payments are timely deposited.
Yes, it can, unless the spouse's business is incorporated.
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
In Arizona, both spouses are generally liable for debts guaranteed by one spouse, unless the debt was incurred for the benefit of only one spouse or the family.
In some instances, yes they can. Is the spouse listed on the debt? An example would be a joint loan or credit card. If so, that makes the spouse legally liable for the debt. If not, then no, the wages cannot be garnished because the spouse is not legally liable for the debt.
Under South Carolina law, debt that is incurred during a marriage is presumed to be marital debt. This would mean that both spouses are legally obligated for their share of the debt, regardless of the listed individual to the debt.
The correct form is spouse's. Use this form when referring to something that belongs to one spouse. "Spouses'" is used when referring to something that belongs to multiple spouses.
In North Carolina, you may be responsible for your spouse's medical bills under the doctrine of "necessaries," which holds that spouses are required to support each other. This means that if your spouse incurs medical expenses, you could be held liable for those costs. However, this responsibility may vary based on specific circumstances, such as whether you were legally separated at the time the bills were incurred. It's advisable to consult a legal professional for personalized advice.
Not individually, but the deceased's estate may well be subject to being charged for the expenses not covered by any existing insurance.
No. When one spouse files for bankruptcy and the other spouse does not, they are only filing for their own personal debts and not those of the spouse. In general, the filing of bankruptcy by one spouse will not affect the other spouse's financial situation. A debt is created by contract between a debtor and a creditor - each debtor must sign the contract to be liable for payment. Therefore, the bankruptcy of one spouse does not cause the other to become bankrupt. Debts where spouses are joint and severally liable for payment will remain with the spouse who has not filed for bankruptcy.
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The basic assumption is that yes, the spouse is jointly responsible. It is assumed that both spouses will benefit from the transactions.