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Is my partner liable for my personal debts?

maddan_2
maddan_2 Posts: 2 Newbie
in Debt-free wannabe
Hi,
I am new here. Shame I didnt find this site a long time ago.

I have some personal credit card debts and a unsecured loan in my name. Foolishy I ran the debts up without my wife knowing. When speaking to the CAB about a DMP the CAB asked my wife for her income, which she is not happy about as she sees this as my debt (a point I agree with). What I am wondering can she refuse to pay anything towards it as it is not her debt.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Broken_hearted
    Broken_hearted Posts: 9,553 Forumite
    She does not have to give any information on her incoming or outgoings and is not responsible for your debt.
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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,588 Forumite
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    However, CAb do need to know whether your income has to support your wife or if she is able to pay her half of the household expenses.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
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