Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Debt Incurred While Married
I owned a home in my name prior to getting married. I never added my spouse to the deed. The original mortgage is in my name. While married, I opened a home equity line of credit and we used it consolidate our credit card debt, etc. When we divorce, is my husband legally responsible for any of the home equity debt?
Asked on 3/15/07, 5:49 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Debt Incurred While Married
Yes, your husband should have a share in what clearly appears to be marital debt.
Answered on 3/15/07, 5:53 pm