Student loan debt in a divorce.
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Student loan debt in a divorce.
Wife and I have been married less than three years,
she is threatening divorce. I was wondering if I will
get stuck with half of her massive student loan debt
even if they have been in deferment since before we
were married because she is still a full time student?
Asked on August 21, 2019 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Colorad is NOT a community property (which could also be called "community debt") state. Her debt is her debt, not yours; you would only be resposible for it if you cosigned for it or otherwise guarateed its repayment, since then you contractually agreed to be responsible for it.
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