Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Louisiana
If you marry someone that owes the IRS does that debt become mine as well?
Asked on 1/12/11, 2:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
It does not become yours as such, however, as soon as you are married your income becomes 1/2 his and therefore available to the IRS. If you fiancee' has a good long time job, then there may not be a problem. If you insist on marrying him, execute a pre-nup.
Answered on 1/17/11, 3:40 pm