all of his in his own name what happens if one of you happened to die? Would the survivor have to pay for the debts the other incurred?
2007-12-01 10:31:27 · 8 answers · asked by *rasberryswirlgirl* 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It would prob be left to his family unless u co-signed on the loan or ur name is on the title as a co-owner. I'm not a civil-judge or lawyer or anything but I work in law enforcement and that's usually the case in an unmarried couples affairs. But then again, let's just hope that neither of you dies!!!
2007-12-01 10:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by (R-TX) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All right, common law marriages are just as alive today as they were years ago, but you have to meet certain criteria:
You have to live together.
You have to consummate the relationship.
You have to hold yourself out as husband and wife.
In some states there is no time limit (Oklahoma), while in others you have to do this for from 5 to 7 years in order to be considered married under common law.
Whether or not you are obligated to pay another's bills depends upon your marital status at the time that person dies (or contractual relationship). In the scenario you painted, you are not married under common law, and would only be obligated if you agreed to pay them in writing (and possibly orally).
** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **
2007-12-01 10:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by scottclear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the survivor does not pay the other's debts. You aren't married. The debts are paid out of your estate & then passed to your actual family - those that survive you, be it children, parents, or otherwise.
2007-12-01 10:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say what state you live in, but so-called "common law marriages" were abolished years ago in almost every place in the United States. If he dies, his debts revert to his estate. You will have no rights to claim his body, no rights to inherit from him, and none of his debts will revert to you.
2007-12-01 10:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it can be proved that you were living as a "family" unit, they could. that's the problem with common law marriage, the government can decide you were a common law union and hit you with the liability
2007-12-01 10:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by The Forgotten 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the common law marriage does not exist in the US anymore
2007-12-01 10:44:39 · answer #6 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no his name isnt on it
2007-12-01 10:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by jesi h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe
2007-12-01 10:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by towboat_50 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋