Can my spouse be liable for my student loans and medical bills?
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Can my spouse be liable for my student loans and medical bills?
I am filing for divorce. Can I put my student loans as well as medical bills unpaid on our kids as his debt to pay? They are listed on my credit report.
Asked on March 21, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Community debts are normally divided equally between spouses upon divorce. However, in terms student loans state laws vary. Normally, if the loan is just for your benefit and it was incurred not too long ago, or your spouse did not take loan himself, then it will be your responsibility to pay the loan. For medical bills, if the injuryh happened during marriage, then it will be shared between you and him.
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