Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Am I responsible for wife's debt ?

Am I responsible for my wife�s unscrupulous spending and credit card and loan debts that are in her name? Is there any legal document that I can sign stating that her debts should not be held against me now or in the future because I was not aware of debts she was creating (she kept many things hidden), and I am not in agreement with her financial choices?


Asked on 1/23/08, 4:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Am I responsible for wife's debt ?

With respect to the credit cards, if you are not a signatory on the account and haven't used the cards, the company cannot hold you responsible. Same is true of any loans she took out, unless you co-signed or gave a personal guarantee.

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Answered on 1/24/08, 9:05 am


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