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If I marry a man who has outstanding debts and financial obligations....will I be liable for those debts and can my income be attached?

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rockford, Illinois

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we live in Ill, the debts are from Wisconsin, the debts include spousal maintence arrears from wisconsin

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No, you cannot be held liable for debts your husband incurred prior to marriage. However, you should check your credit report from time to time. Credit bureaus sometimes mistakenly list debts as joint. Additionally, if you own joint assets together, creditors may be able to attach his portion of the asset.

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Answered: 11/26/2008

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