Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

My boyfriend has three kids half and half with his ex wife. Is he responsible for the entire legal bills from when they were married? The papers say she owes a third but since they were married does she owe half? Or nothing at all?


Asked on 6/21/11, 7:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

As Louisiana is a community property state, the debts are also community. Unless they agree otherwise or a court determines differently, each party owes one-half. However, either can be held liable for the full debt. Then the one who pays can proceed against the other for reimbursement.

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Answered on 6/25/11, 6:25 pm


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