Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
We are a gay couple living in Florida. Next September, we're getting married in Hawaii, but will continue to live in Florida. My future spouse had co-signed for student loans for both of his daughters, that the kids are now beginning to repay.
Do I become responsible for those loans once we're married? We own a home that has been paid off, and have multiple bank accounts in both of our names. We also have retirement funds in our own names, with the other as beneficiary. Cars are registered in both names, etc.
Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
You do not become responsible however, any asset that has the name of a judgment debtor on it is subject to levy.
Mr. Slater is correct. What he means is that if your spouse is sued, take your name off any joint property bank accounts etc, unless of course the state of Florida recognizes gay marriage and gives it all the same rights of straight people.
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