Yes. Keep your finances separate. File taxes separately etc. You aren't responsible for pre marital debt most of the time, but if they continue bad behavior and you file jointly, they can come after you.
I was wondering if marrying someone will negatively affect you for their past fiduciary mistakes? Like if they have bankruptcies and poor credit, would you be responsible with them? I mean legally what are the pros and cons.
Yes. Keep your finances separate. File taxes separately etc. You aren't responsible for pre marital debt most of the time, but if they continue bad behavior and you file jointly, they can come after you.
Yes if they have bad credit and your trying to buy anything after your married even if you have good credit it will effect your score unless you always buy things in just your name.The best advice is you both look at your credit scores and make a plan to get one or both in order because you are planning a future.
Yes. Keep your finances separate. File taxes separately etc. You aren't responsible for pre marital debt most of the time, but if they continue bad behavior and you file jointly, they can come after you.
