I was reading this article about how the AG in PA is going after collection agencies that are going after the relatives of indigent debtors. It cites a colonial-era law, but doesn't specifically mention if that law is no longer valid! Hopefully this was just sloppy journalism!
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Yes, it is current law. http://www.palrb.us/pamphletlaws/200...0/act/0043.pdf
It isn't just any family member that can be held responsible. It is limited to spouses, parents and children.
Do a search for "filial support laws" and you find that many states have similar laws.
ETA: While the PA law was a colonial era law and always valid, it was re-codified in 2005 and moved to a different part of the law.LadyInTheRed is in the black!
Filed Chap 13 April 2010. Discharged May 2015.
$143,000 in debt discharged for $36,500, including attorneys fees. Money well spent!
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