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Am I responsible for Husbands Debt ?

TWINKLIE_2
TWINKLIE_2 Posts: 4 Newbie
in Loans
My husband and i have been separated for almost one year and are trying to sort out financial matters at the moment. it has come to light that my husband has loans that i did not know about and are in his name only. Am i responsible for his debts?

any advice would be appreciated.

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  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    You are not personally liable for the loans.

    If you have any joint accounts (not savings) that creates a financial relationship that could impact your credit file.

    If there is a divorce settlement at some point you may end up with less than you expect because of the debts.
  • Infidel
    Infidel Posts: 1,226 Forumite
    Just our of interest, are there any benefits to having a joint account? As I can't think of any, especially since NOTHING lasts forever :o
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  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
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    Infidel wrote: »
    Just our of interest, are there any benefits to having a joint account? As I can't think of any, especially since NOTHING lasts forever :o


    yes there are benefits especially as nothing lasts for ever
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  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    no youre not he is unless they are in joint names
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  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    Whilst I agree with all previous replies I advise caution and make sure that your solicitor is aware of these loans as he could turn round and say that he spent the money on your behalf - and try to get you to pay.
  • antrobus
    antrobus Posts: 17,386 Forumite
    Infidel wrote: »
    Just our of interest, are there any benefits to having a joint account? As I can't think of any, especially since NOTHING lasts forever :o

    Yes and no. It depends which one of you has the most money.
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