Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New Jersey

Past debt

When my son was only 10 yrs old I hired an attorney to represent him in a matter. The total bill was $6,000. I paid my half and my husband failed to pay his half. I recently received a threatening letter in the mail addressed to my now 18 yr old son holding him liable for that debt. Is this legal? Is this his responsibility?


Asked on 1/05/08, 1:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Re: Past debt

On the facts you have stated, the debt is not your son's responsibility. He was a minor at the time the debt was incurred and all work was performed before he reached majority.

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Answered on 1/06/08, 10:01 am


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