§ 30-2-9. Family expenses -- Joint and several liability.

(1) The expenses of the family and the education of the children are chargeable upon the property of both husband and wife or of either of them, and in relation thereto they may be sued jointly or separately.

(2) In an action by a creditor against either husband or wife for the payment of a family expense, the creditor or debtor as the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable collection costs, interest, and attorney fees as provided in a contract between the creditor and debtor.

Amended by Chapter 109, 2011 General Session