Q: Can a debt incurred by an individual before a marriage become a judgement on subsequent marital property?
I purchased a timeshare in my first marriage and it is still deeded to me and my first wife. Can delinquent fees owed on this timeshare become a judgement on property owned by me and my second wife?
A: That would be unlikely. Those fees are owed by you and your former wife. My recommendation is to bring the fees current and transfer complete ownership to your ex-wife or just take it all on yourself. If you have any questions about this process or others, I'd welcome you to view the article I recently published with The Advocate about this very issue. You can find it here: https://www.targheelaw.com/article
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