Fla. Stat. 708.05
Husband not liable for antenuptial debts of wife

The husband shall not be liable to pay the debts of the wife contracted before marriage, but the property of the wife shall be subject to such debts.

Source: Section 708.05 — Husband not liable for antenuptial debts of wife, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0708.05 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 708.05 — Husband not liable for antenuptial debts of wife, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0708.05 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 708.05 Husband not liable for antenuptial debts of wife

Fla. Stat. 708.05
Husband not liable for antenuptial debts of wife