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Wakefield and Associates

by Vince
(Colorado)

My ex wife financed braces for my daughter while we were separated without my knowledge, or consent. She has since defaulted on the contract. I am now being targeted by the collection agency. Am I responsible for the debt?

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Apr 20, 2010
 dental bills for daughter
by: Gerri

Vince,

Thanks for submitting your debt collection question on our Q&A page.

This is a difficult one for me to answer. Generally, you wouldn't be responsible for debts your spouse incurred on her own. However, some states have laws under which parents may be held responsible for debts such as medical bills for their children. These laws are sometimes referred to as "necessaries statutes."

I don't know quite honestly whether they apply in this situation. So I would recommend you contact a consumer law attorney to find out. You can contact a local consumer law attorney with experience in debt collection cases. Find out how to get FREE or low cost legal advice about debt collection from a consumer law attorney here.

We would be interested in hearing what you learn.

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