Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
Spouse responsability
If a husband goes to jail in Arizona for a DUI, loses his job, his house, and owns thousands of dollars in legal fees and fines, how much responsibility falls on the wife to pay his debts if she leaves him? Her name is not on the house, but she is legally his spouse. Could she be hit up for fines and fees because of what he owes?
Asked on 5/17/09, 6:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Spouse responsability
As I recall, from researching this issue several years ago, a spouse that incurs legal bills to defend him from charges of criminal action has the sole responsibility for them.
Answered on 5/17/09, 7:54 pm