Seperation of Bills

[ganifares]

My husband and I are going through a tough time. Currently we are thinking of separating. I am concerned because he has several medical bills and has made it clear that he will continue to receive them but without his financial support I cannot pay for them myself. Prior to our marriage, he had several bills sent to collection--which I was told would not affect me or my credit since it was before we met. Is there any way that I can separate myself from these bills? Meaning, will they affect my credit or myself if he chooses not to pay for them himself or has them sent to my home? I do not want to be held responsible for these bills. We are currently in a family health care plan, would I need to cancel that? We reside in CA. Thanks.

 

[LdiJ]

My husband and I are going through a tough time. Currently we are thinking of separating. I am concerned because he has several medical bills and has made it clear that he will continue to receive them but without his financial support I cannot pay for them myself. Prior to our marriage, he had several bills sent to collection--which I was told would not affect me or my credit since it was before we met. Is there any way that I can separate myself from these bills? Meaning, will they affect my credit or myself if he chooses not to pay for them himself or has them sent to my home? I do not want to be held responsible for these bills. We are currently in a family health care plan, would I need to cancel that? We reside in CA. Thanks.

DO NOT cancel the family health care plan or cancel his medical insurance. That is a sure way to cause a judge to hold you responsible for his UNINSURED medical bills.

California is a community property state, therefore if you do not want to be responsible for his ongoing bills, then you need to make sure that your separation is a legal one.