QUESTION
If I get a legal separation will I be responsible for his credit cards or what he owes EDD?
Asked on Mar 21st, 2013 on Divorce - California
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I live in Rio Vista California, husband continues to put us into financial debt. I want to get a legal separation. I am hoping that I will not be responsible for the debt he has got.
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You will be responsible for debt incurred during the marriage prior to separation unless your husband incurred the debt for purposes of moral turpitude. You would need to prove that is how the money was spent.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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You will be responsible for half of all credit card charges and maybe EDD. Depends whether his business is a sole proprietor. If he has a business, you need an attorney to help you.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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Zahn Law Office
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You will remain liable for all debt incurred during the marriage, but not for post separation debt.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2013 at 6:07 PM
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Tristan Tegroen, Attorneys at Law
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The court in a family law case is bound to divide community assets and debts. A community debt or asset is one that is acquired during the marriage. Credit card debt is a very typical community debt.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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Debts which were incurred for community purposes are community debts. If the EDD is coming after him in criminal court you will not be included.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2013 at 6:00 PM