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(a) A spouse is not liable to a creditor for any debts of the other spouse. Notwithstanding this paragraph, in a proceeding under chapter 518 the court may apportion such debt between the spouses.
(b) Either spouse may close a credit card account or other unsecured consumer line of credit on which both spouses are contractually liable, by giving written notice to the creditor.
(c) Nothing in this section prevents a creditor's claim against a decedent's estate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Domestic Relations (Ch. 517-519A) § 519.05. Liability of spouses - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/domestic-relations-ch-517-519a/mn-st-sect-519-05/
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