My husband owns a business - he took my name off, but if he is in debt will I also be liable since we are married.

North Carolina is not a community property state, so just being married will not make you liable for his debts, unless you also signed for the debts. That being said, if he took your name off the business and then files bankruptcy shortly thereafter, there could be some issues related to that transaction. I suggest you take advantage of the fact that most bankruptcy attorneys offer free initial consultations.

Derek is on point with his response. I would add that if there are sales taxes owed to the state, withholding taxes owed to the state, or 941 taxes owed to the IRS and the taxes are owed for a period in time when you were still an owner of the company, you may be responsible for the trust fund portion of any of those taxes. You should meet with an experienced bankruptcy attorney that handles chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases. Most bankruptcy attorneys will meet with you at no charge for the initial appointment. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" link at the top of this page to search for an attorney.