2006-12-01 13:58:36 · 12 answers · asked by kidzmom95 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No you are not automatically responsible for their bills since they are addressed to that person, but if they are bills that both partners have part in sharing such as utilities, rent or something possibly family related I think its only appropriate to help with paying or at least offer. If you needed help with a bill, wouldn't you want your spouse to step up and help you out reguardless if its addressed to them or not?
2006-12-01 14:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it does not. You can only be responsible for bills you take on or sign for,.If the power bill is in yuor name only you ony are responsible.
If you file taxes jointly than you are responsble equally. How ever there is such thing as an innocent spouse law which not only covers regular bills but also taxes in which if one of the spouses causes bills or taxes wihtout the others concent or knowledge even though they both singed thje innocent spouse may no be held liable.
2006-12-01 14:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. That is one thing to take into consideration before getting married. Their management style of finances before you get married is probably how it will be after you get married.
2006-12-01 14:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you get a joint account in their bills. Sounds to me that maybe you should a pre-nuptual agreement.
2006-12-01 14:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by me_worry? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it really matter. if you get married then it must mean you love someone, and if u really love someone u shouldn't care about bills!
2006-12-01 14:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by MiSSkASiA♥ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. If the bills are not in your name, you're safe.
2006-12-01 13:59:22 · answer #6 · answered by ;-) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no but you better let the other person know that.your credit does tend to be combined though
2006-12-01 13:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by Sxoxo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does that is why im never geting maried
2006-12-01 14:00:44 · answer #8 · answered by marinesredluis 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
eventually it happened to me, maybe its different in other states,
2006-12-01 14:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by Diana J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hellll nah... unless you have a joint account with them
2006-12-01 14:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋