Legal Question in Family Law in California
Responsibility after marriage
Live-in partner has ourstanding judgment,if I Marry in June, will I be responsible for that debt??--name removed--
Asked on 12/31/06, 2:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Laurence Haines
HainesLaw
Re: Responsibility after marriage
Generally, no. Debts incurred prior to marriage are separate debts and the community has no obligation to pay them. Keep in mind that a judgment creditor can collect a judgment from community assets. Perhaps you should consider speaking with a local family law attorney to speak about a pre-marital agreement which precludes the creation of any community property?
Good luck.
Answered on 1/02/07, 5:12 pm
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