If myex-husband ran updebt on ajoint credit cardafter our divorce, am I liable for the debt?
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If myex-husband ran updebt on ajoint credit cardafter our divorce, am I liable for the debt?
At the time of the divorce, the joint credit card had a $3.65 credit. He kept the account and was supposed to remove my name from it. He failed to do so and instead ran up 11k on the card. The credit card company will not remove my name from the account. Am I responsible for any of the debt he ran up after the divorce?
Asked on March 5, 2012 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Because the credit card was a joint account, I am not certain why your name was not removed from the account prior to the divorce settlement. Regardless, the credit card company has a right to hold you and your husband liable for the debt because at this point you both are considered principal debtors. Contact a local divorce attorney in your area to determine if your State will allow the terms of your divorce order to override your debt liability.
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