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is a spouse responsible for debts of the other spouse in Virginia?
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Not unless both parties signed the credit agreement etc.
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Is a spouse responsible for the credit card debts in the other spouse's name in New Jersey?
If the two of you are married, I believe you are responsible.
Is a spouse responsible for medical bills of the other spouse?
The spouse will indirectly be responsible. The estate must resolve all debts. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.
Is surviving spouse responsible for credit card debt in North Carolina if she was not on the account when the other spouse died?
In North Carolina the estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts. Indirectly, the spouse is going to pay the debts, either by a smaller inheritance or as a beneficiary of the goods and services purchased by the spouse.
Is a spouse financially responsible for debts incurred before the marriage?
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
Are relatives liable for nursing home bills?
Generally, no other relatives except for a spouse is responsible unless they agreed to be responsible in writing. A person's estate is responsible for paying their debts.Generally, no other relatives except for a spouse is responsible unless they agreed to be responsible in writing. A person's estate is responsible for paying their debts.Generally, no other relatives except for a spouse is responsible unless they agreed to be responsible in writing. A person's estate is responsible for paying their debts.Generally, no other relatives except for a spouse is responsible unless they agreed to be responsible in writing. A person's estate is responsible for paying their debts.
Bankruptcy if married can one spouse file bankruptcy independently from the other Is the one spouse then held responsible for the first spouse's debts if bankruptcy Is filed?
One spouse can file bankruptcy separately and both are held responsible.
If a spouse files for bankruptcy in a community property state and debts are discharged can the other spouse be held responsible for the discharged amounts?
Maybe; see a lawyer.
Is there any way to not be responsible for debt incurred by your spouse but yet stay married?
If the couple Does Not reside in a community property state then a spouse is not responsible for the other spouse's debts when said debts are solely incurred. If the couple does reside in a CP state it does not matter who incurs the debt as the law assigns the married couple equal rights to assets and equal responsibility for debts.
If a mobile home in the name of only one spouse and they die is the other spouse resposible for the the debit?
The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts. The spouse is going to have to pay the debt as a beneficiary of the home purchased by the spouse.
Can a spouce file for bk?
Yes, one spouse (rather than the couple) can file for bankruptcy when they have significant individual debts. Generally, this action by one spouse will not negatively affect the financial situation of the other spouse, nor will they be responsible for the debts of their spouse. It is important to note that those debts in which the couple is jointly and severally liable for will remain with the spouse that did not file for bankruptcy.
IS a spouse responsible for their spouses debt in New York?
In New York, spouses are generally not responsible for each other's separate debts. However, debts incurred during the marriage may be considered marital debt, and both spouses may be responsible for that debt, regardless of which spouse incurred it.
Is a spouse responsible for the medial debts of the other spouse?
YES with qualifications. Joint assets will be considered as valid for liquidation to meet debt incurred only by one of the spouses.
