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The creditor can try to collect from the ex-spouse regardless of the terms of the divorce decree. Whether or not the court will allow such action depends upon the state in which the couple resided at the time of their marriage.

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Q: Can a husband be liable for his ex-wife's debt even though it was put in the divorce decree that she would pay for her own debt?
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When i got a divorce my ex husband was order in divorce decree to pay the sears credit card he has not payed it now i have been served a civil suit against me. what do i do?

Your best option - send a copy of the decree with an explanation letter to Sears. That givers them proof that you are no longer liable for the debt. Give them your ex's contact details, and tell them to sue him.


If you have been separated for 6 years after filing for divorce in California and your husband has a child with another woman are you liable for any child support since the divorce is not final?

If you're the noncustodial parent, you might be liable. The fact that your husband has a child by someone else is irrelevant to this.


Will i be liable for ex spouse's debt of a home equity line that the divorce decree ordered him to pay off my name is on the loan and the house is in my name?

You are as liable as him. If he files bankruptcy, they will come searching for you. Even if you sign a Quit Deed to release the house to him, you are just as responsible if your name is still on the loan.AnswerThe bank is not bound by any provision in your divorce decree. Your attorney should know that and should have addressed this situation by having your ex husband refinance the loan and pay off the existing loan that is in your name. If your ex husband fails to pay the loan the bank will come after you for payment and you remain legally responsible for repayment since you signed the note and mortgage. Incompetence results in this type of mess after a divorce.


Can a person be liable for debt incurred during marriage but assigned to ex spouse in divorce decree?

You should be aware that a creditor is not generally bound by your divorce decree if the debt was incurred in your name. You should contact the attorney who represented you at the divorce if the creditor is pursuing you for payment.You should be aware that a creditor is not generally bound by your divorce decree if the debt was incurred in your name. You should contact the attorney who represented you at the divorce if the creditor is pursuing you for payment.You should be aware that a creditor is not generally bound by your divorce decree if the debt was incurred in your name. You should contact the attorney who represented you at the divorce if the creditor is pursuing you for payment.You should be aware that a creditor is not generally bound by your divorce decree if the debt was incurred in your name. You should contact the attorney who represented you at the divorce if the creditor is pursuing you for payment.


If your exhusband has taken on community debt in your divorce he goes bankrupt what can you do to protect yourself or your new husband if you are remarried?

Your divorce agreement or decree is valid only between you and your husband. The creditor still can look to you to recover the amount if you are otherwise liable for it. Your new husband may be able to protect himself if he keeps his sole management community property separate from you. To protect yourself, you need to have your assets only in exempt property, which varies from state to state. Bank accounts typically are not exempt.


If you divorce your husband my name still on mortgage can I be liable for the foreclosure?

Yes. The best thing would be to either get the house in the divorce, or get everything, including the mortgage, signed over to your soon to be ex.


my wife never got a divorce from a previous husband is she liable for the cost of our wedding could i ask for alimony?

It depends on both of your current financial situations; consult an attorney for more details.


If you divorce 2008 and file joint for 2007 are you liable for taxes if audit takes place but the divorce degree says he would be liable?

Yes, the tax for carries both names, but you sue for the debt.


Do i have to sign for the receipt of divorce papers?

Yes signing it brings you in receipt and liable to agree with the terms of divorce or counter the terms of divorce to what fits your rights.


Do to abandonment by husband is wife liable for his bills?

No way!!!


If a car is not in your name and is not insured but is driven by your husband or x husband to be are you still liable by marriage?

states differ on this.......your marital property or assets could be put into jeopardy, if you are still married and he is sued....call your divorce attorney asap........he could tell you and perhaps protect you as well.......


Will your husband be liable if the Home goes into default and the home is in the wife's name?

your husband will be liable only if his name appears on the loan or mortgage documents as a co-guarantor of the loan