Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
are parents responsible for the debts their 18 yr old college student incurrs?
Asked on 3/21/11, 3:06 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Tony Carballo
Carballo Law Offices
No, unless the parents co-sign for or guarantee in some manner a loan to their 18 year old son in writing. There is a rare exception for things that are basic necesities of life where the parents could be sued but it is extremely rare and would have to be for things like food.
Answered on 3/21/11, 6:45 pm