Question: I have some debt that I have been avoiding. Ie. student loans, and some BC provincial medical health card payments. My question is if I get married or enter into a common-law relationship here in Alberta, will my partner/husband become partially responsible for them? What if I declare bankruptcy?
Answer: No, your spouse does not become responsible for your debts unless they co-signed for them. Here’s an article that explains how bankruptcy affects your spouse.
