If I get divorced am I liable for bills not in my name andincurred before we married?
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If I get divorced am I liable for bills not in my name andincurred before we married?
Also. I am currently giving my spouse 90% of my pay currently. When I am asked to be moved out do I have to continue with any monitary donations since we share no bills jointly?
Asked on November 23, 2011 under Family Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. The general rule regarding assets and debt is that assets and debt acquired during the marriage are marital property and marital debt for distribution. So anything that you come in to the marriage with- asset or debt - is theoretically yours when you leave the marriage. But sometimes the law looks at your actions during the marriage to see if there is evidence of an intent to make separate property become marital property, like putting your spouse's name on a deed. It is unclear if it works the same way in debt. You do, though have to pay for your share of the expenses in the marital home. Please get some counseling from some one who can see what is before them. Good luck.
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