Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Spousal Support in Oregon

My fiance and I want to marry, but we are afraid my wages will be garnished for his spousal support and/or federal back taxes. Is this fear real?


Asked on 5/13/09, 2:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence D. Gorin, Atty. Law Offices of Lawrence Gorin

Re: Spousal Support in Oregon

NO. Simply by getting married to a person does not mean that you become liable for your spouse's pre-marital debts.

Just be sure that you keep "your" money in separate accounts that do not carry his name (such as would be the case with a joint account). Joint accounts can be garnished for debts owed by either one of the joint account holders.

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Answered on 5/13/09, 4:22 pm


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