Legal Question in Consumer Law in Alabama

Re: marriage

Generally no. Just because you are married does not mean you owe her debts. Of course if you sign papers agreeing to be on the loans, etc. then you can be.

Keep this in mind particularly if she has any debt collectors contacting her - if they know she is married they often will lie and say you are responsible.

Here are a few articles that might help you:

http://www.alabamaconsumerlawblog.com/2008/01/are_spouses_responsible_for_th_1.html (Discusses spouses and debts)

http://www.alabamaconsumer.com/CM/Custom/FAQs-about-Creditor-Harassment.asp (General discussion of debt collectors)

I wish you the best of success in your marriage...

John Watts