Who is responsible for medical bills after divorce?
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Who is responsible for medical bills after divorce?
Bills are considered part of the marital estate, and consequently debt is divided in a divorce during the division of property stage. Therefore, which ex-spouse is responsible for paying medical bills will largely depend on whether the divorcing couple lives in a community property state or equal distribution state.
Are you responsible for your spouse’s medical bills?
In general, one spouse is not obligated to pay the medical bills of the other spouse. Unfortunately, there are several exceptions to this rule. If you live in a community property state, you would typically bear responsibility for such a debt. This holds true even if the debt is listed exclusively in one spouse's name.
Can my husband’s ex wife take my money?
Tip. Generally, an ex-wife has no rights to money her spouse earns after a divorce. In the event the judge awards alimony or child support; however, she will be entitled to a portion of it.
Can my husbands wages be garnished for my debt?
California is a community property state. This means that the law presumes any property acquired or wages earned by you and your spouse during your marriage belong to both of you. This is true, even if the account garnished is in your spouse's name only.
Can ex husband keep ex wife on health insurance?
After you get divorced, you may be able to temporarily keep your health coverage through a law known as "COBRA." If your former spouse got insurance through an employer that has at least 20 employees, COBRA lets you stay on that plan for up to 36 months.
Does infidelity affect divorce in Pennsylvania?
In most circumstances, as hard as it is for many to believe, adultery plays no role in the process of divorce. Pennsylvania is both a fault and no-fault state. Adultery can be used to prevent a cheating spouse from receiving alimony or to bolster an innocent spouse's claim for alimony.
