No, not directly. Indirectly the non debtor spouse may find that he or she has a shared joint account levied or joint property encumbered by a judgment against the debtor spouse.
No. A spouse is not responsible for their spouse's debts that were incurred prior to marriage. The only debt that can be shared post-marriage that was incurred pre-marriage would be debt on an account that you became a joint account holder on after 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 Minnesota, a spouse is generally not responsible for the other spouse's individual debts incurred before or during the marriage unless both spouses jointly incurred the debt or one spouse agreed to be responsible for it. Minnesota follows the concept of "equitable division" in divorce, which means that debts are divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. However, if one spouse can prove that the debt is a joint obligation or that the other spouse benefited from the debt, they may be held responsible. It's advisable to consult a legal professional for specific situations.
In Wisconsin, which is a community property state, both spouses may be responsible for credit card debts incurred during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the account. However, debts incurred before the marriage or those incurred by one spouse for personal expenses may not be considered community debts and could be solely the responsibility of the individual spouse. It’s essential to review specific circumstances and possibly consult with a legal professional for detailed advice.
Absolutely not ! Whether you're single, engaged or married YOU are responsible for your OWN debt ! Even after you get married - your spouse is NOT responsible for debt YOU owe !
No. A spouse is not responsible for their spouse's debts that were incurred prior to marriage. The only debt that can be shared post-marriage that was incurred pre-marriage would be debt on an account that you became a joint account holder on after marriage.
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
no.
No, debts that are incurred before a marriage do not become the responsibility of the new spouse.
No, debts incurred before marriage do not become the joint responsibility of a new spouse.
In Minnesota, a spouse is generally not responsible for the other spouse's individual debts incurred before or during the marriage unless both spouses jointly incurred the debt or one spouse agreed to be responsible for it. Minnesota follows the concept of "equitable division" in divorce, which means that debts are divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. However, if one spouse can prove that the debt is a joint obligation or that the other spouse benefited from the debt, they may be held responsible. It's advisable to consult a legal professional for specific situations.
In Ohio, spouses are generally not personally responsible for each other's debts incurred before marriage or individually during the marriage. However, debts accumulated during the marriage may be considered joint if they were incurred for mutual benefit or shared expenses. Creditors may pursue joint accounts or debts for repayment from either spouse. It's important to consult a legal professional for specific circumstances.
While your spouse may still have some incurred liability from a previous marriage, you, yourself, as an individual, are not.
In Wisconsin, which is a community property state, both spouses may be responsible for credit card debts incurred during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the account. However, debts incurred before the marriage or those incurred by one spouse for personal expenses may not be considered community debts and could be solely the responsibility of the individual spouse. It’s essential to review specific circumstances and possibly consult with a legal professional for detailed advice.
In Iowa, whether a spouse is responsible for a debt typically depends on how the debt was incurred. Generally, if a debt is in one spouse's name alone and was not incurred for joint purposes, the other spouse is not liable. However, debts incurred during the marriage for joint necessities may be considered marital debts, making both spouses responsible. It’s advisable to consult with a legal expert for specific situations.
Usually both parties are responsible for tax debts during the marriage. A spouse might not be responsible for taxes owed before the marriage.
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