If my ex-husband has a medical bill the he has not paid, can I be held liable?
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If my ex-husband has a medical bill the he has not paid, can I be held liable?
Now they are coming after me for the money and are going to garnish my wages in a few weeks. Is there any way to stop this from happening and making him pay the bill?
Asked on April 20, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Wisconsin
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the judgment creditor is going to try and garnish your wages, it appears that there is not only a judgment against your former husband, but one against you as well. If that is so, I suggest that you consult with an attorney that practices consumer law to assist you.
If the medical bill of your former husband was incurred while you and he were married, then under the marital laws of all states in this country, you would be liable for this obligation as well due to the marriage.
In order to have your former husband pay this medical bill, I suggest that you carefully read any marital dissolution agreement that you and he entered into. Potentially he agreed to be responsible for this particular debt.
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