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    Default Is Florida Resident Responsible for Wifes Medical and Credit Card Debt

    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: FLORIDA.
    If my wife and I are separated (not legally,) am I responsible for her credit card and medical debts. Must we be separated legally, if so, what does this entail? All finances are separate, except for one vehicle, which will be transferred during uncontested divorce.

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    Default Re: Is Florida Resident Responsible for Wifes Medical and Credit Card Debt

    From what I can see, Florida has abolished the necessities doctrine, meaning that spouses are not automatically liable for the necessary medical care (or generally for expenses necessary for the basic support) of the other spouse.

    That doesn't change your contractual duties. If you open a joint credit account, you're liable for 100% of the debt. If you sign a contract guaranteeing that a doctor will be paid for services provided to your spouse, you remain contractually liable. To avoid liability you need to permanently close joint accounts and expressly notify any beneficiaries of a contract to pay for your wife's care or services that you are withdrawing that commitment going forward (consistent with the terms of whatever you signed).

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