Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Son married a girl with much debt accumulated befor the marriage, who is responsible for the debts?


Asked on 7/14/10, 10:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

She is, not your son. Your son would only be liable if: (1) he was a co-applicant on an account; (2) this was a credit card and he actually used the card; or (3) he helped his now wife and co-signed, like for a car.

Other than those possibilities, he is not liable for his wife's debts prior to marriage just because he married her.

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Answered on 7/14/10, 7:42 pm


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