Q: My husband and I took out a parent plus loan for our daughter when we were married
- we subsequently got divorced but didn't put anything in about it in the divorce because we didn't think we needed to settle anything on it - now my daughter is having some financial problems and my ex is saying it's all my responsibility to pay back b/c I am the named parent on the loan - is there anything I can do?
A: Your question cannot be answered with authority until you furnish more facts. Unfortunately, the only way you will know what facts are significant is if you visit with a divorce lawyer in person. He or she will know what to ask you in order to get to the info that is needed. For example, when did you get divorced? When was the loan entered into? Is there any language at all in your judgment that might open the door to making your ex liable, e.g.,any loan representations in general, anything that could lead to Section 513 exposure, etc. Good luck.
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