Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

Community property

i am in the process of a divorce,wife only wants a $2500.00 C.D. from bank which i`ve gotten already and title for a mobile home trailer which she is living in up north La.,I have a house in S.La. she doesn`t want it,just what is listed above, what kind of agreement papers can a get to release me from her bindings so i will be free of all debts with her,i don`t want to hurt her in any way,i just want to protect myself,now and later,she wants to concluded this A.S.A.P. ,so if you can help me,I thank you very much,if you need to call me please feel free,Karl


Asked on 9/09/01, 12:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: Community property

Assuming you fall under Louisiana community property law, all property acquired during the marriage, AND ALL DEBTS INCURRED DURING THE MARRIAGE, are the responsibility of you and your wife. Giving her "stuff" and having her sign an agreement that you are no longer responsible for the debts she incurred will not protect you from any good faith creditor of the community. If you get sued for a community debt, you will have to pay it and then sue your ex-wife to recover.

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Answered on 10/25/01, 9:38 pm


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