Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

Child liable for a prent's debt or actions

Can a child be held liable for their parent's actions?

My wife's parent's are involved in some legal battles in PA - they have been evicted from their house and I think are in debt to a number of people. Can my wife and I be held liable for any of this? If so, what can we do to protect our assets?


Asked on 3/18/04, 2:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Douglas Douglas Law Office

Re: Child liable for a prent's debt or actions

Normally, children can not be held liable for the debts of their parents and vis-a-versa.

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Answered on 3/18/04, 2:48 pm
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

Re: Child liable for a prent's debt or actions

So long as you have not signed any papers guaranteeing your wife's parents debts, as a c0-signer or guarantor, I can't think of any way that you or your wife could be held responsible for their debts.

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Answered on 3/18/04, 2:49 pm


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