Is his debt my debt?

[chica1963]

I live in Virginia. My boyfriend and I would like to get married but he has alot of unpaid debt for medical bills do to previous cancer treatments. He does not have or can get health ins. I own my own business that is incorporated and own my own house. I have been told if we get married that I will also be responsible for his debt. What would happen if we got married and he gets sick again?

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: What would happen if we got married and he gets sick again?

A: You would be liable for the debt probably since you would be married and it is for necessaries (namely, health care). That is the GENERAL rule.