Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi
Monthly Bill Liability
If in the Divorce Agreement, it is written that a party is responsible for a bill, even though the bill is financed int the other party's name is the first said party liable?
Asked on 10/09/06, 11:20 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Mary Milek
Milek Law Firm
Re: Monthly Bill Liability
Assuming there is an underlying contract, the creditor will look to the party that it has the agreement with to collect the debt. If another party has been ordered by the court to pay this bill, and he/she does not pay, that person is in contempt of the court�s order.
Answered on 10/09/06, 12:13 pm
Jan Butler
Jan R. Butler
Re: Monthly Bill Liability
The party in whose name the debt is financed is liable on the debt until it is either paid or the creditor releases the debtor. Best to have the other party refinance the debt in their own name.
Answered on 10/09/06, 12:49 pm