Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

Parent credit card debt

If a parent signs for a credit card advance, does the child bear any responsibility regardless of how the parent uses the funds?


Asked on 7/27/07, 9:05 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Parent credit card debt

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A child is not responsible for any debts of the parent. Plain and simple. The only exception is if the child did something to obligate him or herself to make him or her responsible.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/27/07, 9:42 am


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