Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Debts of a spouse prior to marriage

If a person is getting married and their soon to be spouse has debts and the spouse with the debts dies is the surving spouse legally responsible for these debts?


Asked on 4/29/02, 8:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Debts of a spouse prior to marriage

No. Only the party who incurred the debt is responsible for a pre-marital debt unless the other spouse voluntarily agrees to accept responsibility.

Scott R. Jay, Esq. 305-249-8000

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Answered on 4/30/02, 9:58 am


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