Debt responsibility in a divorce
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Debt responsibility in a divorce
I’m divorced my ex has a delinquent credit card. My name is not on the card, and never was. In divorce, financial stmt, my ex has this dept on his stmt. Collector is going to subpoena me for pymt., stating community property because we were married when my ex obtained the card. Can I be held responsible for any of the debt?
Asked on March 24, 2009 under Family Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Here is some information to get you started: http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/209-1.htm
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/209-7.htm
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