Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

If my domestic partner owes money from a past delinquent account, can I get stuck with having to pay it? His debt is from former wife who filed bankruptcy and now credit card co. is coming after him. Thank you


Asked on 4/13/10, 2:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

If you have a joint bank account, the creditor could levy against it after obtaining a judgment. Otherwise, it's his debt. If he is sued, he might have a statute of limitation defense, however.

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Answered on 4/18/10, 3:16 pm


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