Legal Question in Family Law in California

financial respomsiblity for loans taken by spouse during marriage

am i responsible for school loans taken out by my wife during our marriage and non-legal separation, even though they were taken out solely in her name?


Asked on 9/19/00, 10:55 am

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Diana Mercer Peace Talks Mediation Services

Re: financial respomsiblity for loans taken by spouse during marriage

No. School loans are the responsibility of the person who signed for them. There are probably exceptions, but that's the general rule. Good luck! If you and your wife decide to try using mediation, please feel free to phone me. If I'm not local to your area, I can refer you to someone.

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Answered on 10/20/00, 12:23 pm


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