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Below you will find references to areas of the Texas Family Code that governs what debts both spouses may be liable for during the marriage.
In many community property jurisdictions, debts incurred during the marriage are presumed to be the joint responsibility of both spouses. However, Texas laws on this subject are a little more complicated.
If you find these statutes difficult to understand, you may want to talk to a lawyer for help.
Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.