It depends on the length of the marraige, your earning capacities, and a number of other factors. However, the debt may be shared or allocated. Of paramount importance, is your wife considering her options for debt relief. Depending on her situatiion, a chapter 7 bankruptcy can likely erase all of that debt. If you have debt, you might even file a joint bankruptcy prior to the divorce to save on attorney fees. Please feel free to contact me and my offices if I can be of assistance.
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