QUESTION
Am I still responsible for my husband's hospital bill if we separated five years ago?
Asked on Mar 06th, 2013 on Divorce - Illinois
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We lived in different states. We had no legal separation. He passed away in November.
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Alison Elle Aleman
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No.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 2:29 PM
John Arthur Smitten
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Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 2:29 PM
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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If you were still married at the time of his death, the hospital will go after his estate that you may have inherited. You could be responsible for his debts if there was nothing filed with the court showing you were separated.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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Generally, you are responsible for the bills. However, there may be some defenses. You need to hire an experienced divorce lawyer.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 2:27 PM