Saint Petersburg, FL asked in Collections for Florida

Q: Married in MA (married 34 years); moved to St. Pete, FL in 1997. Am I'm responsible for husbands debt?

Husband credit is very poor. (credit cards) I am not listed as a card user on any of his credit cards. Creditors are calling the house daily and if he's not here ask to speak to his spouse. How can I protect myself from his financial obligations?

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Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
Answered
  • Collections Lawyer
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If you are not an account owner, you are not responsible for your husband's credit card debts.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: No, you are not responsible for your husband's debt. You can also demand, under federal law, that they cease calling about the debt.

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