Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Unfortunately, the answer is "it depends." If the debt was incurred while you were married, even though it was in his name only, it is generally going to be a community debt, which means you can both be held liable for the debt, and any assets you own could be subject to attachment to satisfy the judgment. There can be some exceptions, so you may wish to find an attorney in your area to discuss the facts in more detail and determine to what degree you might be liable.

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