When a marriage ends, the property and assets are not the only things that are divided. So are your debts – credit cards and other bills that need to be paid.
When there is a prenuptial agreement, it is usually easier to divide debts that have been incurred because the agreement will guide you through everything. If there is no agreement, you must find out what is outstanding and needs to be paid. A credit report will tell you what you owe and if your spouse secretly racked up enormous amounts. Don’t add anything additional because you will make your problems worse.
If you are stuck with your spouse’s debt and do not know what to do, contact an experienced Orange County Family Lawyer who will advise you of your legal rights and help you get on the road to a new, debt-free life.
