<prompt> Human: Im currently engaged, and my fiance has a mountain of debt from a failed business venture with a past boyfriend. I purchased a home recently and am concerned that her past debt may come back to bite me. Is there any way that her creditors can come after me or my house for debt that she incurred prior to us getting married? This is in the state of California and her debt is not government debt, if that helps. Thanks for your advice in advance!Edit: Just had a good conversation with her about all of this. Thanks for all the responses that werent along the lines of Run away! Youre screwed!. Shes just as concerned about our finances after we get married as I am, and she explained to me that just because we have a wedding to satisfy the parents desire to witness us get married, we dont need to go run down to the courthouse and sign some documents anytime soon. Shes awesome, and made it clear she doesnt have any desire to get married legally until shes sorted out her debt problems via bankruptcypayoffs as well. It worked for gay couples for decades, should work for us just fine. I think I found me a good one.  <response>: Just know that money management is one of the biggest deal-breakers or makers in marriages. 