Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
can the husband be held responsible for his wife debts?
Asked on 1/16/12, 5:27 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
If the items are necessaries (food, housing, health etc), yes.
Answered on 1/16/12, 5:36 pm
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
David is correct. However, if the debt is not a necessity (credit cards, mortgage, loans), then the answer is no.
Mike.
Answered on 1/17/12, 10:49 am