Haven't seen wife since honeymoon, am I financially responsible for her debts?
489378
You will be held liable for it.  What you should have done is gotten an anullment!!!  If you wanted to wait around to give her the benefit of the doubt, you should have filed legal seperation forms that way you would not be responsible for anything she does from the date of filing.  It's six yrs now....file for a divorce!!!  If you cannot find her..there are other ways of divorcing her without knowing her whereabouts...such as file the divorce but have your attorney file (as a public announcement) in the legal section of the newspaper.  She will have so many days to respond.  You sound like my ex...LOL...still married to a woman for eight years been seperated for six of them!!!\n\nEnd it now before it gets worse!!!  Not to sound harsh but if you passed away (lord forbid you don't..) she would be entitled to your benefits!!!!  \n\nEnd it.
460289
Does the current wife own the house? If yes then of course, if he's the owner then he'll have to give her permission, but of course can still be done.  The state would only be able to collect what was owed, and since he was up to date that wouldn't be much that he's behind.
23910
It sounds like there's blame involved in your situation -- that the debt is caused by one of you (e.g., gambling, drugs, bad investments).\n\nIf this is so, you and/or your spouse will probably need therapy to work out the behavior that caused the debt.\n\nIf no blame were involved, I can't imagine why it wouldn't work out between the two of you.
122664
If a spouse INCURS a debt and she is liable on that debt individually, then her husband does not INCUR the same debt unless he has guaranteed the debt as well. \n\n(This is federal law)
689116
I would most definitely recommend opening a "secret" account. Not only for a trip or rainy day, but just in case something happens...in case you or your spouse can't work, if your spouse is not good at money management, or in the worst case, if your marriage doesn't work out. No matter how much one loves another, one should always look out for themselves first!
775421
The minute you used the card after your husband passed away you, in essence, affirmed that you would be responsible for the debt.\n\nAs your husband's survivor and probably the only person to benefit from his estate, either the estate or you personally would be responsible for this debt.\n\nSo no matter which way you look at it, you need to pay it, or make the determination to file bankruptcy.  There is no in between
474303
There is so much more to this story. But if you are divorced she has no legal right to add you to the account and you are not responsible. In fact if you had nothing to do with it, it is a felony. Talk to her bank and ask them how you were added without your signature. Get anything you can in writing such as what was spent on the account and write down who you talked to and when. Sounds harsh but you don't really want to have this effect your credit do you? It will and be a huge hassle later if you are not proactive.
947235
Take a loan out if you are able to make payments and take her to see her family unless of course you don't wan't to take her then send her on a plane. If she misses them relly bad you should at least make the best effort you can to get her there.
225301
If you didn't sign the final closing documents and were not married to him then there is nothing you can be held responsible for.\n\nEven if you filled out some of the first applications you would have needed to sign at closing. Even if you intentionwas to be with him and pay it off together, your intentions at that time do not hold you accountable legally if you didn't sign your name.
323488
Contact a lawyer to help protect yourself and make sure everything does get returned. If money is a worry you can typically go to a courthuose and get a number for a lawyer and have a free hour on the phone where you could explain your problem and get his advice.\n\nIt is her stuff and she should get it back.
190889
Well you can always look on the bright side.  If you are secure in your relationship with your husband then there is nothing to worry about.  You should be honored that someone would go in debt trying to be just like you.  Maybe she will miss a payment and get it repoed.  Or you can look on the bad and think she is making a plan to pay you or your husband revenge.  In that matter you should just move on and ignore her.  She is not worth your time or your husbands time.  I know you must have better things to worry about.
388661
run away fast and don't look back,if you don't want this now then marriage is an oppressive life sentence and you will grow resentful and eventually that will cost you half of evrything you own, mental and emotional anguish and give you full responsibility for both tax debts regardless of any court order because the irs won't recognize it and the respct and friendship you have with her if you divorce, if she gives you an ultimatum leave and yes it will hurt when she leaves but it will hurt more to be manipulated into doing something you are not ready to do and you will find another and better lover soon enough, you should squash this talk now and don't give her false hopes to delude herself into thinking she will get you to propose
1119660
Hi! I deal with a similar situation between my husband and I. Therefore, you are totally NOT alone! There's no reason your wife shouldn't be able to obtain a loan since she has great credit. Unfortunately, as you already know, your chances are not as good. Don't fret though, you'll eventually build yours up. Be grateful your wife has great credit. Some couples have no help as they both have horrible credit, you know?! Just go forward with processing the loan in her name, regardless of her income. A bank can better advise you too, so seek their help. You'll never fully know till you try. So go out there and get you a loan! Good luck to you and your wife!
362769
Been there-the law states the debt incurred while still married is both of your responsibilities'.  The only thing you can do is to send in the details to the credit bureaus, and ask them to take the negative off of YOUR SS# record.\nRepeatedly.  You need to get the documentation from the loan company to show you did not apply nor sign the application for the loan.\n\nTHEN, go to Small Claims Court, and try to get the amount assigned to you to be paid.  Include that paperwork with the info you are sending to the credit bureau.
852225
Don't do it! He won't learn anything. You have only been married 2 months, it isn't your debt so let him handle his own.
743437
is this just a temporary thing???\nyou have a responsibility - you ex - partner still needs to make ends meet??   More details please x
232595
You're married...so there shouldn't be a distinction between the two of you. If she helps you buy a house, you're helping yourself. If you're still having "your stuff" "her stuff", get counseling before buying a home. You should have gotten counseling before getting married, for that matter.