EP 20: Divorce and Debt Division: How Courts Decide Who’s Financially on the Hook

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Behind The Case

Tyler Monahan

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Welcome to 'Behind the Case,' by Turner Monahan PLLC, with 70+ years of family law experience. Our podcast is your go-to for divorce and family law in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. Each episode, we dive into real cases, answer questions, and simplify legal jargon. Whether facing divorce, child custody, or other family law matters, we're here to provide clarity and support. Learn from seasoned attorneys, gain insights, and feel confident navigating your legal journey. Subscribe and share 'Behind the Case.' Disclaimer: Educational purposes only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney.

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EP 20: Divorce and Debt Division: How Courts Decide Who’s Financially on the Hook

Behind The Case

13 minutes 36 seconds

2 weeks ago

EP 20: Divorce and Debt Division: How Courts Decide Who’s Financially on the Hook

In this Behind The Case conversation, Tyler Monahan and Tina Campbell reveal how debts, contracts, and even quiet financial moves can reshape a divorce.

They walk through everyday situations, credit cards, medical bills, business loans, and the surprising ways courts decide who pays. Tyler explains how a divorce decree becomes “its own contract,” giving spouses the power to enforce payments long after the judge signs off.

Then comes the part most couples never talk about: hidden debts. Tina points out that when someone hides money or loans, it’s more than bad behavior; it’s a breach of fiduciary duty, and the court can punish it.

By the end, they turn the conversation toward prevention. How can a couple protect themselves before things go wrong? What role do prenups and partition exchange agreements really play?

It’s the kind of episode that turns legal jargon into real-world lessons and might change how you think about shared finances.

Key discussions in this episode:

(0:49) Spouse signs a contract without you

(2:17) Contracts signed before marriage

(3:46) Credit cards and shared debt in divorce

(5:01) Business loans and personal liability

(6:19) Medical bills and financial responsibility

(7:43) Hidden debts and fiduciary duty

(9:01) How prenuptial agreements protect you

(10:23) Post-marital partition exchange agreements

(11:33) When to contact an attorney about debt and contracts

Whether you’re preparing for marriage, already in one, or facing divorce, this conversation is full of practical clarity. Listen in now!

If you’re in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and are navigating these issues, Turner-Monahan PLLC offers free consultations to help you take the next step with confidence. Visit tumolaw.com or call 817-332-4477 to learn more.

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