When you marry someone; does their debt become your debt?
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When you marry someone; does their debt become your debt?
f their check is being garnished and they stop work, will the garnishment then be taken from your check, retirement or social security?
Asked on June 16, 2015 under Family Law, Minnesota
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Unless someone specifically agrees to be held responsible for their spouse's debt or, in some instances, if they live in a community property state, they are not held liable for such debts. That having been said, to the extent that they hold joint assets, those may still be garnished, liened or otherwise seized.
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