Legal Question in Family Law in California
Divorce & Debt
I'm a newlywed of 6 months. Unfortunately, the wife and I might have made a mistake. My question is, for our wedding we charged $20,000 on my credit cards. If we divorce is she obligated to help me pay off that debt?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Reply: Divorce & Debt
In a general sense, charges incurred prior to the date of marriage are not allocated in a divorce case, and charges incurred on or after the date of marriage are treated as community debt and are allocated in a divorce case.
For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!
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Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.com
Re: Divorce & Debt
Maybe, maybe not. The court may look at the debt as a marital obligation due to the fact it was incurred for the benefit of the community. If you are faced with this situation, definitely get an attorney.
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