Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Michigan

premarrital debt

If I marry a woman with $3-4000 outstanding debt do I automatically assume her debt and leagal responsibility for the debt?


Asked on 6/26/08, 12:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: premarrital debt

No, you do not assume someone's debt simply because you marry them. However, if you open any credit cards as "joint" with your wife, or any other person, you are responsible for the entire amount of the debt if the other person fails to pay, or files bankruptcy, and not just half or your share of what you charged.

If you need assistance with a prenuptial agreement, please contact me.

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Answered on 6/26/08, 5:52 pm
Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: premarrital debt

No. You are not obligated on any debt for which you have not entered into a contract.

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact me via my website at www.lawrefs.com.

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Answered on 6/26/08, 1:01 pm


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