Sis wrote:
Tory wrote:
See.. Legally you may not be responsible for his debt. If you co-signed you would be, but hopefully youd know what amount it was for... Before signing.
If its a joint account like a credit card, you would have access to the info charged/owed.
Not a joint account. It looks like i would be responsible. Tory, why do you say maybe not?
I've had time to read more on the laws in your state. Bad news is yes, spouses are legally responsible to repay each other's debts.. The only exception I can see is debts that were taken on before the marriage. Soo... Yes, you would have to pay even if you had no idea of the debt!
My advice is talk to your dh. Get a clear picture of what debts you each have and how he plans for you to repay what he may leave behind. Its better to know now than to be blind sided later. This goes both ways, of course.