What happens to premarital medical debt?
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What happens to premarital medical debt?
I work as a contractor I will be moving around a lot so which state law come into effect during divorce? We are planning to get married soon but before we tie the knot I would like to make myself clear on some of the issues on debt. My fiance has about $300,000 medical bills unpaid to hospitals and she said since its a lot of money she is not paying any. I have suggested her to file for bankruptcy to eliminate the bills if possible. I have around $14,000 credit card bills all used to pay my school. I am currently paying minimum balance on my credit card and hopefully clear it ASAP I get a job. But $3000 is too much.
Asked on August 27, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
Thomas Peppler / Hochman and Peppler LLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In Florida you will not be personally liable for any debt that you did not sign off on, either as the borrwer or guarantor. In the event of a divorce the debts that can be shown to predate the marriage are not marital.
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