If my husband and I are about to separate and he gets a credit card in his name only, will I be responsible for any unpaid debt?
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If my husband and I are about to separate and he gets a credit card in his name only, will I be responsible for any unpaid debt?
What about bills from our home that don’t have my name on them?
Asked on December 14, 2011 under Family Law, Utah
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It must be determined by an attorney. Regardless whose name is on the card, if the debt is incurred during marraige then you have to share half of it. The same for the house.
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