Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Is my husband responsible for my student loans made before marriage
I made student loans in 2003 before we married. One private loan has gone into default. I got a new phone number and yesterday my husband received a collection call, supposedly from an attorney.
We married in 2005 , my name is on none of the personal property.
My concern is our banking accounts are in both names. Is there any way they can attach our savings or checking accounts ?
If so, would having separate accounts be wise?
Asked on 5/18/07, 4:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Benjamin Berger
Berger-Harrison, A Professional Corporation
Re: Is my husband responsible for my student loans made before marriage
I believe that, to satisfy your separate property debt, creditors can reach your community property assets, after they've exhausted your separate property assets.
Answered on 5/18/07, 4:09 pm