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Sp Liable Cp Debts Debtor Separation Necessaries Non Debtor

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SP of debtor spouse and CP are liable for debts before or during marriage

Exceptions:
1) Before separation: SP of both spouses liable for necessaries of life
2) During separation: SP of both liable for common necessaries
3) But after divorce, SP of non-debtor is liable for 1 and 2
4) Non-debtor can shield CP wages from pre-marital debts by placing into a separate account that debtor can't access

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