I would like to know the law on liability on the spouses for other spouse’s debts.
Full Question:
I live in Maine. I am getting married in a couple of months. My fiancé has many debts. Shall I be liable for his debts after marriage? What is the law on this?
01/18/2017 |
Category: Marriage |
State: Maine |
#30490
Answer:
This is provided in 19-A M.R.S. § 804 that states no liability for spouse's debts or torts. It reads:
“1.Liability for debts or torts.
A married person is not liable for the debts of that person's spouse contracted before marriage nor for those contracted in the spouse's own name for any lawful purpose. A married person is not liable for that person's spouse's torts in which that person takes no part.
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Therefore, per the laws in Maine you will not be liable for your fiancé’s debts contracted before marriage or for a lawful purpose.A married person is not liable for the debts of that person's spouse contracted before marriage nor for those contracted in the spouse's own name for any lawful purpose. A married person is not liable for that person's spouse's torts in which that person takes no part.
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