Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Liability for Marital Debt

My ex plans to file for bankruptcy, and tells me that I will be liable for credit card debt incurred between the date of marraige and date of separation. The credit cards in question are not joint accounts and my name does not appear anywhere on the applications, accounts or cards. My ex states that because the debt includes marital assets (i.e. furniture, appliances) I am still going to be liable. My belief is that she is trying to force me to file to share in the cost of the bankruptcy filing. Will the creditors come looking to me for payment, am I liable, or should I stand my ground and not file?


Asked on 1/06/03, 3:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brandon Barnett Brandon J. Barnett Attorney At Law

Re: Liability for Marital Debt

Although every case is different your wife's comments are probably true. Although the credit cards were not in your name the expenses would be considered a marital debt if the purchases made on them were for goods used in the marriaige. There are some defenses and I would advise you seek a knowledgeable divorce attorney.

Regards,

Brandon Barnett, Esq.

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Answered on 1/06/03, 10:55 pm


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