Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Canada
Spouse's Debt liability
I have an outstanding student which was incurred several years ago. I would like to marry but would my new husband be responsible for the debt. It was taken out in my name.
Asked on 1/14/07, 4:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald McLeod
Donald R. McLeod Law Corp.
Re: Spouse's Debt liability
No, not in British Columbia. In B.C. person is only responsible for a debt they themselves incurred. The situation may be different in other Provinces.
Answered on 1/14/07, 7:22 pm