Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
if a spouse has contracted legal services in regards to a civil suit and the other spouse wants no part of the law suit and has not signed into any contract for service are they responcible for any fees, damages or monitary rewards.
Asked on 5/22/12, 3:10 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Spouses are both responsible for any damages and community property debts incurred by the other spouse.
Answered on 5/22/12, 3:21 pm
BARRY BESSER
LAW OFFICES OF BARRY I. BESSER
In California, which is a community property State, generally speaking, and with few exceptions, when one spouse contracts for services during the marriage, both spouses are liable for the debt.
BARRY BESSER
www.besserlaw.com
Answered on 5/22/12, 3:31 pm
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