Legal Question in Business Law in California

is a spouse legally responsible

is a spouse legally responsible for creditors of a business that was a sole propritership.


Asked on 9/17/07, 3:43 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Gregg Gittler GITTLER & BRADFORD

Re: is a spouse legally responsible

A spouse's interest in community property is liable for community debts (i.e., debts incurred during the marriage). A full answer to your question requires an analysis of (a) when the sole proprietorship operated and incurred the debts, (b) the dates of the marriage, (c) the nature of the spouse's interest in her property.

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Answered on 9/17/07, 6:07 pm
Gregg Gittler GITTLER & BRADFORD

Re: is a spouse legally responsible

A spouse's interest in community property is liable for community debts (i.e., debts incurred during the marriage). A full answer to your question requires an analysis of (a) when the sole proprietorship operated and incurred the debts, (b) the dates of the marriage, (c) the nature of the spouse's interest in her property.

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Answered on 9/17/07, 6:07 pm
Gregg Gittler GITTLER & BRADFORD

Re: is a spouse legally responsible

A spouse's interest in community property is liable for community debts (i.e., debts incurred during the marriage). A full answer to your question requires an analysis of (a) when the sole proprietorship operated and incurred the debts, (b) the dates of the marriage, (c) the nature of the spouse's interest in her property.

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Answered on 9/17/07, 6:07 pm
Gregg Gittler GITTLER & BRADFORD

Re: is a spouse legally responsible

A spouse's interest in community property is liable for community debts (i.e., debts incurred during the marriage). A full answer to your question requires an analysis of (a) when the sole proprietorship operated and incurred the debts, (b) the dates of the marriage, (c) the nature of the spouse's interest in her property.

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Answered on 9/17/07, 6:07 pm


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