Would I be held liable for my fiance’s PAST medical debt and child support arrears if we get married?
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Would I be held liable for my fiance’s PAST medical debt and child support arrears if we get married?
His debt is mostly medical, due to expensive radiation and chemo treatments. That all occured before we met. He also has child support arrears owed to the state of WI (no CURRENT support to me or the now adopted children). We are afraid to marry because he is afraid they will garnish MY wages. I am only a grocery store cashier, and he is waiting for disablity and works three paper routes. Can the state take my wages for child support for children that aren’t mine, and would I be liable for the medical debt as well, if we were to marry?
Asked on June 2, 2009 under Estate Planning, Wisconsin
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
In many states, after the spouse's wages are exhausted, then the state can come after your wages. As to medical debt, it depends on if the entity places a lien on your home or any property you will jointly own.
So, at this point, try www.attorneypages.com and consult with a family law attorney. Check his or her record at the Wisconsin State Bar.
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