What Obligation Do I Have to Pay My Spouse’s Medical Bills?
In general, one spouse is not obligated to pay the medical bills of the other spouse. Unfortunately, there are several exceptions to this rule. If you live in a community property state, you would typically bear responsibility for such a debt. The general rule in such a case is a medical bill or other debt that is incurred during the marriage, versus debt that is incurred before the marriage, is considered a joint debt. This holds true even if the debt is listed exclusively in one spouse’s name.
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