Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Joint Checking Account

My husband and I have been separted for 5 months. I'm will file for a divorce next month. He has overdrafts on our checking account. Is he responsible for paying the debt?


Asked on 12/21/08, 12:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Joint Checking Account

If the court orders that debt to him, then he is responsible. The order, however, is not binding against the bank. Since it is a joint account, the bank can come to both of you looking for money. If you pay it, and the court has ordered him responsible, then you have an action against him.

You might want to get the divorce filed asap, before he runs up more bills.

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Answered on 12/22/08, 8:38 am


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