Protection of assets
If I marry a man that has a 16, almost 17 year old cocaine addict (living with his mother), can I be held liable financially for anything that child does illegally or otherwise. We do have a pre-nup to separate my assets from his.
Asked on 7/26/06, 5:56 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein
Attorney & Mediator
Re: Protection of assets
You also need to do a post-nup AFTER the marriage. That confirms that you both intended to keep your assets separate.
Answered on 7/27/06, 11:17 am
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Protection of assets
As long as you don't adopt the child, you can't be held responsible for his wrongdoings. You aren't the child's parent. You can do a pre-nup if you want, or you can be careful not to co-mingle the separate property that you bring to the marriage.
Answered on 7/26/06, 6:01 pm
