Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas
debt before marriage
After being married and moving into a new home --TXU added to my bill a past balance from my one of wifes past residance ( before we were married). The account is in my name and was established prior to marrage.Am I responsable for her past debts before we were married.
Asked on 11/15/03, 2:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: debt before marriage
Her portion of the community estate is liable for her debts. The problem is in sorting out that portion, so to all intents and purposes, she came with the debt and your married state is liable.
Answered on 11/15/03, 10:17 pm
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