When you marry someone the two of you become one. That means that any debts one person has now becomes both peoples debts.
I believe so - When you get married you assume all the debts.
In most cases, you do not automatically assume your spouse's debts when you get married. Each spouse typically remains responsible for their own debts incurred before and during the marriage unless you live in a community property state, where debts can be shared. However, creditors may pursue joint assets or income for repayment if both spouses are co-signers or if the debts were incurred for joint expenses. It's advisable to discuss financial matters openly and consider legal advice for clarity.
No, Virginia is not a community property state. Therefore spouses are solely responsible for their own debts as long as those debts are not incurred jointly.
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No.
No. Only debts you made together.
The debts are considered to benefit both spouses. They will have a responsibility to resolve them.
In a community property state both spouses are equally responsible for debts. The rest of the states consider only the account holder responsible. A few states have laws referring to debts that are considered necessities being chargeable to both spouses. These laws are vague and seldom enforceable, creditors sometimes cite them in an attempt to get the non-debtor spouses to pay.
The estate is responsible to resolve all debts. Once they are resolved, then the rest can be distributed to the spouse.
Only if you signed as a co-guarantor. Otherwise, no.
yes
No, it is a community property state. Tenancy By The Entirety is reserved for married couples only. In a CP state all property acquired during the marriage is considered to be equally owned by both spouses, and in most cases all debts incurred during the marriage are considered to be the equal responsibility of both spouses.