If my wife andI are separated, amI responsible for all of the bills for the household until divorce is finalized?
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If my wife andI are separated, amI responsible for all of the bills for the household until divorce is finalized?
I work full-time; my wife works part-time. I don’t live in the house. My paychecks are roughly $700 every 2 weeks with no federal taxes taken out due to how many dependants I claim. The only thing that comes out is insurance. We have 2 children together; she has 2 from a previous marriage. Our mortgage is $750, the car note is $400 and we still have car insurance, utilities and cell phone, gas groceries, etc. Her lawyer said I’m responsible for all bills until the divorce is finalized. Is that accurate?
Asked on February 15, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not. I would strongly suggest that you seek help from a legal aid attorney or legal services office for advice on how to deal with this matter. You are BOTH responsible for expenses and debt that are deemed marital expenses as well as support of the kids. your share will be proportional to your pay. Good luck.
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