Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

marriage

If one party is in legal problems before the marriage, does it become the couple problems after the marriage


Asked on 6/11/09, 1:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: marriage

Yes and no.

Court judgments (financial obligations) against one person before marriage are a separate debt. However the person owed money could garnish the person who owes paycheck; so then it becomes the "couple's problem".

The stress of legal problems, fights with ex-wives and ex-husbands, children, etc. can cause problems and hurt a new marriage.

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Answered on 6/11/09, 11:02 am


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