Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Debt status of spouse if moving from common law state to community property state

if we move to washington do all separate debts become community as soon as we become washington state residents? debts were incurred after marriage but before move

Save

Attorney answers (1)

Reputation Level 19
The debts will follow you into the state but the collector will have to prove that they have become commuity debts and that the community is now responsable for the debt.

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a Lawyer

Get free answers from experienced attorneys.

 
Ask now