If you marry someone with student debt, does half it become your debt?
<p>So if you divorce, you would own half of their debt?</p>

<p>Even in a <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.16&amp;full=true" rel="noreferrer">community property state like Washington</a>, a person is not liable for the premarital debts of a spouse (but is responsible for postmarital debts). During the marriage, jointly-owned property is accessible to creditors, but after divorce, there is no risk to the non-debtor. Though, you would be responsible if you were a co-signer on the loan.</p>

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