Am I responsible for payment of my spouse’s medical bills?
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Am I responsible for payment of my spouse’s medical bills?
My spouse has incurred medical bills during our marriage. He also purchased a car 9 months ago Due to illness, he was not able to continue making his car payments. He has called the lienholder and had them come get the car. So, he may owe money on that as well. I never signed anything for either item; I’ve never even driven his car. Can I be held legally responsible for any of this? If so, will getting an annulment absolve me of responsibility?
Asked on September 13, 2016 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
In some states, a spouse is liable for the other spouse's medical bills and other necessary expenses. However, that is not the law in FL. Therefore, unless you agreed in writing to be liable for them, you are not responsible for payment of your deceased spouse's bills, medical or other debts. That having been said, his estate would be liable for repayment.
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