Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

Generally, a spouse is not responsible for the individual debts of the other spouse. Additionally, in most cases judgments against one spouse only cannot become a lien against real estate or other property that is owned jointly by both spouses as tenants by the entirety.

Note that the information above is general in nature and doesn't offer legal advice. The specific facts of a particular situation may affect how the law applies to you.