Can my new spouse be accountable for a judgement I received while married when the debt was made prior to marrige?
A: No. The key date is when the right of action at law accrued: you did not marry her debt.
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A: No. The key date is when the right of action at law accrued: you did not marry her debt.
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Your case is most unusual. Also consider an amended plan reducing your payments.