Full question:
My husband and I are married for three months. I would like to know the law on liability of husband on wife’s debts.
- Category: Husband and Wife
- Subcategory: Duty to Support
- Date:
- State: Kentucky
Answer:
In Kentucky, a husband is not responsible for his wife's debts incurred before or after marriage, except for the value of property he received from her during the marriage. However, he is liable for necessary items provided to her after marriage, as stated in KRS § 404.040.
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