Q: Dad didn't pay a trailer bill mom is getting sued for it.
My mom and dad got divorced a few years ago and they had a trailer with both their names on the lease, the trailer was reposessed and in the divorce agreement it was agreed that my dad would pay the bill for the trailer and my mom would pay bills for other things that they had. Well it turns out my dad wasnt paying the bill and now the bank that reposessed the trailer is suing my mom cause she didnt know the bill wasnt being paid, is there any thing she can do to not get sued, or should she counter sue my dad? This is in Sacramento, CA.
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If both of your parents signed for the purchase the trailer, both of them are jointly and severally liable for the bill payments. You should review the divorce settlement terms and make certain it says what you believe it says. If so, your mother has the right to sue your father to be indemnified for the moneys she paid on the bills. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
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