QUESTION
Will my new spouse be liable for my financial problems?
Asked on Apr 22nd, 2011 on Divorce - California
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My domestic partner and myself are thinking about getting married after 9 years living together. Over the past 25 years or so I have not filed tax returns either with the IRS or State of California and have accumulated somewhat of a liability issue for myself, as well as having back child support arrears accumulating for the past 30 years. My wife to be hopefully has been more responsible than myself with her life and owns her own home as well as accumulated some financial assets for herself, my main question is she going to be responsible for my past financial mistakes.
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No. In general, no.
Answered on May 01st, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Family Law Attorney serving Fountain Valley, CA
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Her assets may become liable for your debt if you fail to establish careful protective measures, which can easily be done. Therefore, these protective measures should be set up PRIOR TO marriage.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2011 at 12:16 PM