I need to know if i am legally liable if he doesnt or will not pay his bills
2007-03-19 01:44:50 · 8 answers · asked by EMMA H 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The only way you'll be liable for utility bills is if they're in your name or in both of your names. If he got a new house you're not responsible for that.
2007-03-19 02:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by spelling nazi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing you can do is see a solicitor,even if your thinking of getting back together.
You need to get it in writing when he left.
When me and my x split up i was still liable to pay for mortgage even though his name was on the deeds,he just said he couldnt afford half and the mortgage company didnt care,they said as long as the mortgage is paid they dont care who pays it.
I still had to pay all the bills even though 1 was a catalogue my boyfriend took out,it wasnt me that would have been black listed,it would have been the house and trying to sell it would have been a problem with credit problems on it.
If you are not getting back with your husband and your house is mortgaged the best thing you can do is to get his name off the deeds,only problem is,he needs to approve it by letter to your mortgage company or through a solicitor.
I had loads of problems getting my x to sign the house over to me,he moved to gwent and it took my nearly a year to get him to sign the deeds,in the end i got a solicitor to deal with him.
Make sure you protect yourself with everything house bills car etc,these are yours to pay for and make sure if your husband wont help then he needs to get his name off the deeds.
Also,if you want to sell your house,if your husbands names still on the deeds you cannot sell it without his say so so the quicker you move on this the better for you.
Good luck
My best advice would be to see a solicitor asap
2007-03-19 03:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by freerange00720002000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your solicitor and get him to draw up an agreement of separation declaring financial independance. Only then will you not be responsible for your husbands financial dealings.
If you come to getting divorced, often you can still claim financially as the agreement of separation can be overthrown during the divorce process, so you won't lose everything by withdrawing financially at this stage.
2007-03-19 02:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by finch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. Is your name on the loan or lease? In some states if your name is not on the loan or lease then you are fine, in other states it dont matter, if your married then they can come after you. The best thing you can do is call an attorney and get a free consultation.
2007-03-19 01:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by suzyalexisandgabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to the courts and file legal separation from him and that will stop any problems with your financial status
2007-03-19 01:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by cowboybronco01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn the lights off, make him put the bills in his own name.
2007-03-19 01:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are these shared accounts established w/both your names? If so, yes you would be responsible if he did not keep up with the payments. You didn't include many details.
2007-03-19 01:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Maudie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are if your name is on them, and just being married to him, if he doesn't pay, they will come after you.....get a lawyer
2007-03-19 01:50:59 · answer #8 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋