When someone in your family has gambling debts, don't rush to pay them: gambling debts are not protected by law, and money borrowed to gamble is not a joint debt of the couple
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Money owed at the gambling table is not protected by the courts. If a lender knew the person was borrowing to gamble and lent anyway, the courts do not protect that money either. Money one spouse borrowed to gamble cannot be counted as a debt the couple owe together. Without a trial, a court cannot make the spouse who did not borrow take responsibility for it.
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Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 8, tip 44. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer