(a) A spouse is not liable to a creditor for any debts of the other spouse. Where husband and wife are living together, they shall be jointly and severally liable for necessary medical services that have been furnished to either spouse, including any claims arising under section 246.53, 256B.15, 256D.16, or 261.04, and necessary household articles and supplies furnished to and used by the family. 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.
(8620) RL s 3608; 1981 c 31 s 11; 1997 c 245 art 2 s 7; 2001 c 158 s 5; 2009 c 79 art 5 s 73
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 517 - 519A — Domestic Relations
Chapter 519 — Married Persons; Rights, Privileges
Section 519.01 — Separate Legal Existence.
Section 519.02 — Property Rights.
Section 519.03 — Responsible For Torts And Bound By Contract.
Section 519.04 — Property Acquired By Wife During Separation; Conveyances.
Section 519.05 — Liability Of Husband And Wife.
Section 519.06 — Contracts Between Husband And Wife.
Section 519.07 — Barring Interest Of Spouse; Rights Reciprocal.
Section 519.091 — Residual Marital Property Rights Abolished.