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    ThirstyMuse Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 11, 2008, 10:09 AM
    Accountable for boyfriends Debt?
    Can I be held accountable for my boyfriends debt if we live together?

    I live in Ontario, Canada.

    Any help would be appreciated!
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    Aug 11, 2008, 10:14 AM
    Well, that depends on if your name is attatched to the debt in any way.
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    Aug 11, 2008, 10:18 AM
    Unless you signed for the debt, no.
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    Aug 11, 2008, 10:18 AM
    Thanks for the help!
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    Aug 11, 2008, 12:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ThirstyMuse
    Can I be held accountable for my boyfriends debt if we live together?

    I live in Ontario, Canada.

    Any help would be appreciated!

    You are not responsible for any of his debts unless they are somehow JOINT debts.

    BUT if a Judgment is obtained against anything held jointly with you can be seized to pay that Judgment - for example, a joint bank account. Anything in a joint account is all yours AND all his and can and will be taken.

    If you see a Judgment looming I would separate your finances immediately.
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