Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: marriage/debt

Yes.

His child support obligation is his and his alone.

As to his debt, you personally are not responsible for debt he incurred before you were married. However, if a judgment is entered against him and a creditor should try to garnish a bank account that you and your new husband held together, they could garnish your money in that account. (there are some obstacles they have to overcome first and that's beyond the scope of your question)

Re: marriage/debt

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Yes. Child support is only the responsibility of the two parents of the child(ren). The spouse of a parent is not responsible in any way although it will affect the amount of monies that your boyfriend will have available for your family.

Any other debts that your boyfriend may have remain his unless you somehow assume liability. Avoid adding your name to any credit accounts he may currently have. Please be aware that any joint accounts may be subject to garnishment by a creditor of his.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: marriage/debt

yes