Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

rights after a divorce for debts incurred while married

Even though the divorce decree said I was no longer liable for the debts in my name while married, I have found that is not true. If my x-husband goes bankrupt, am I liable and to what extent?


Asked on 2/19/04, 9:01 am

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Debra Palomino PALOMINO LAW FIRM, P.C.

Re: rights after a divorce for debts incurred while married

Generally, if your ex-husband files for bankrupcty, the creditor may still have the right to collect its debt from you - notwithstanding the provisions in your divorce decree. Even if your ex-husband does not file for bankrupcty protection, the creditor, if filing a lawsuit, may be entitled to include you as a defendant for collection.

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Answered on 2/19/04, 2:14 pm


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