Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts
I got a divorce and my ex crushed my credit, I lost my house and everything. Im getting married in May, my future wife makes great money and has great credit, how will my down fall affect my new wife. Can the debtors come after her for money that I owe and if I claim bankruptcy after we are married will that affect her as well.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage.
Your creditors cannot come after your new spouse simply because you are married. HOWEVER, your debts can continue to affect the family unit in several important ways, to the extent that you own joint property, creditors may be able to place liens on it, and to the extent that you pass away with debts, your debts may wipe out any assets that you intended to leave to your spouse or children for their maintenance. You should speak with a bankruptcy attorney concerning her risk in the event of a bankruptcy.
It depends how the two of you intend to hold you assets. You should consult an attorney, and as Chris said, Bankruptcy may be your option, but this should be done before the marriage.
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