Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia
Spouse responsiblity
if you are making regular payments on a hospital bill, can it be turned over for collection?And can they send your spouse a bill and put it on his/her credit report as dilquent?
Asked on 6/28/06, 3:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
Re: Spouse responsiblity
1. Yes. The bill is due and payable when the services are rendered; partial payments do not satisfy the obligation.
2. A spouse is liable for necessary medical care for his/her spouse.
Answered on 6/28/06, 3:07 pm