Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Debt Responsibility for Spouse

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If you did not sign any guarantee at the time of admission to the hospital, a wife cannot be held responsible for the medical debt of her husband.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Debt Responsibility for Spouse

no, but they will try

Re: Debt Responsibility for Spouse

Depends on what was signed at the time the husband entered the hospital. I believe some hospitals have something similar to a co-sign situation. At least I have heard it in my jurisdiction.

Otherwise, no.