Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Washington

Spouse as Joint Debtor

Is the spouse of a judgment debtor responsible for a judgment debt if the judgment debtor has filed chapter 7 as a sole debtor? I believe California and Washington both are community property states.


Asked on 2/25/98, 7:48 pm

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Andrew Sargent Law Office of Andrew H. Sargent

Spouse as Joint Debtor

The general rule would be yes if the debt was a community property debt. If it was a separate debt based solely on separate properety you might have an arguement against it. However, in most case you are liable and may need to file your own bk.

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Answered on 3/01/98, 8:37 pm


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