Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Financial responsibility

In the circumstances you describe, you will still be liable for the same types of debts that you would have been liable for while living together as husband and wife.

You should meet with a divorce attorney, discuss your concerns and find out what your options are.

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Re: Financial responsibility

Absoulutely yes. Please call my office to schedule a consultation where we will discuss preparation of a Property Settlement and Separation Agreement.

VTY, Tina Mayro

Re: Financial responsibility

Your use of the term "legal separation" puzzles me. I believe that you mean divorce because a legal separation is just a divorce while staying married. Once you have a legal separation you will then need to file for a divorce if you desire to be unmarried.

If you are worried about debts which you husband may accrue and not pay falling on you, you should file an action for divorce right away. The filing of the complaint for divorce marks the factual end of the marriage, cutting off any obligation which you might have for your husband's debts incurred after the filing of the complaint.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com