QUESTION
Can the credit card company come after the husband if the debt was contracted during the marriage?
Asked on May 05th, 2016 on Divorce - Washington
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On Legal Separation, if the wife opens a credit card account in her name only during marriage. The day after the decree, the balance was zero. Three months later, the balance is $20,000, and she refuses to pay. Even though the specific charges were made after the decree, could the credit card company have a case in bringing the ex-husband to court, claiming the "debt" was actually contracted during the marriage when the account was opened?
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If the charges were accrued after the decree there is no basis to go after the husband. If they were accrued during the marriage, it's a community debt.
Answered on Jun 01st, 2016 at 5:52 PM
Dave Hawkins
Yes. Once married, all debt is considered community debt and a creditor can go after whomever the want in order ton collect.
Answered on May 30th, 2016 at 6:32 PM