Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Re: debt

If they are joint credit cards, they will come after you. After your wife gets treatment for her addiction, please contact me for a free bankruptcy consultation.

Re: debt

I'd like to add to Attorney Starrett's post - they can come after you even if the cards are not joint credit. Because California is a community property state, all debts incurred while married are community obligations, and you are each jointly liable for their repayment. In most instances, however, large creditors tend only to go after the person listed in the contract. I also agree - do whatever you can to get your wife some help as soon as possible.

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