Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

wife's responsibility when husband refuses to pay bills, taxes

A friend's husband hasn't paid federal taxes for two years and has stopped making payments on their home and car insurance. He is employed; everything is in his name; she works part time. There is money in his bank account. What does she need to do to protect herself from the consequences of his behavior? Can he be declared incompetent? She would not be able to pay a lawyer his/her normal fees.


Asked on 4/17/04, 10:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rahul Manchanda, Esq. Manchanda Law Office PLLC

Re: wife's responsibility when husband refuses to pay bills, taxes

One of the issues that may be of importance is whether or not they have been filing joint tax returns as husband and wife.

Please telephone the office at (212) 618-1830 to speak wih an attorney.

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Answered on 4/18/04, 4:26 pm


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