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What is the name of your state? OH

My spouse and I have completely seperate finances including checking and savings accounts. She incurred substantial debt by both breach of contract and by a tort action. The contract she breached did not benefit me in any way nor was I aware of it. Am I responsible for that debt? Is there something I can do to protect myself?:mad:

I am being asked for a deposition. I was not a party to the original lawsuit which took place several years ago. Is there a way to avoid this?
 
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TigerD

Senior Member
What is the name of your state? OH

My spouse and I have completely seperate finances including checking and savings accounts. She incurred substantial debt by both breach of contract and by a tort action. The contract she breached did not benefit me in any way nor was I aware of it. Am I responsible for that debt? Is there something I can do to protect myself?:mad:

I am being asked for a deposition. I was not a party to the original lawsuit which took place several years ago. Is there a way to avoid this?
no there isn't
 

ForFun

Member
What is the name of your state? OH
Am I responsible for that debt? Is there something I can do to protect myself?:mad:
In all likelihood, you are not responsible. You can protect yourself by continuing to keep things separate (not just accounts, but the title to the car, house, etc).
 

Ladynred

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OH is NOT a community property state, therefore individual debts REMAIN separate - unless accounts were opened jointly. It makes no real difference if you derived benefit from what she bought, it's still only HER debt.

If you've been subpoenaed for a deposition, you'd best not try to avoid it. Just remember, do not volunteer ANY information in a deposition, keep your answers brief and to the point, don't elaborate unless asked to and then only as minimally as need to answer the question.
 

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