Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

Bad Credit

My boyfriend has really bad credit with accounts in collections. I have great credit. We are thinking of getting married. Can his collectors come after me to collect debt he accrued before we were married?


Asked on 5/19/09, 8:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brian Whitaker Lifeline Legal, LLP

Re: Bad Credit

Yes - because your income will be community income after you are married.

If his debt is substantial, he should probably file bankruptcy before you marry him.

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Answered on 5/19/09, 9:10 pm


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