Why do I have to pay half of a loan that my ex took out prior to our divorce?
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Why do I have to pay half of a loan that my ex took out prior to our divorce?
Before I filed for divorce my ex took out a $15,000 loan. I was not notified and was told recently that the money was spent within 2 months. There was also credit card debt that was approximately the same amount. The judge ordered he take his loan and I take the debt. My lawyer doesn’t want to revisit this matter and thinks there isn’t anything I can do. There is no way that I benefited from this loan he took out. He should have to take that and pay half of our credit card debt.
Asked on March 1, 2012 under Family Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You need to consider either hiring a different attorney because this person clearly is not looking out for your best interest or wishing to dig a little deeper into this matter or you need to at least consult with a new lawyer about what could be done. You should show that monies were taken out either fraudulently or at least without your knowledge and that while the debt was taken out during the marriage, either it was taken out shortly before filing for divorce (you can show malicious intent) or that you did not benefit and the monies did not go to joint debts or benefits.
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