Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Connecticut
If i claim my wife as a dependant on my taxes and she currently owes money for hospital expenses can the hospital come to me to retreave payment for her bills?
Asked on 2/22/10, 12:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie
Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.
It doesn't matter whether you claim your wife as a dependent on your taxes. By statute, the hospital can seek payment from you as her spouse.
Answered on 2/27/10, 3:22 pm