Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Louisiana
Bills made before marrige to spouse
We would like to know if my husband is liable for a legal bill i hade before we were married? Can they garnish his pay from his checks? Or am i the only one responsible for this bill. What can happen if i do not pay legal bill.
Asked on 9/19/02, 6:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
Re: Bills made before marrige to spouse
Your debts from before your marriage are yours alone. Unfortunately, in a community property state 50% of your husband's income is yours, and therefore susceptible to seizure to satisfy your separate debt.
Answered on 9/20/02, 8:46 am
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