Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Connecticut
Is a husband liable for a wifes debts incurred befoe they were married? If yes, could a prenuptial agreement exclude them,
Asked on 2/19/10, 12:36 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie
Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.
Spouses are generally not liable for each other's debts unless they are joint debts or one spouse co-signs for the other, except certain medical expenses, rent and some purchases.
Debts incurred prior to the marriage are the responsibility of the individual who incurred them.
Answered on 2/24/10, 1:55 pm