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Marriage and Debt

I am considering marrying my boyfriend on 9 years but am concerned about his debt. Will I be held liable for it and if his wages are garnished for back child support, if we have a joint account, will my part of the account be garnished also


Asked on 3/21/07, 7:17 pm

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Johm Smith tom's

Re: Marriage and Debt

If you decide to marry this guy, then don't have a joint account, insist on a simple prenup keeping your assets separate (if IN law will allow and honor it) and never mix your assets. But think carefully about someone that won't pay child support, in many states if not all that is a crime.

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Answered on 3/21/07, 10:18 pm


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