Q: Failure to payoff debt ordered in divorce decree
I was divorced in 6/2010. At that time the divorce decree stated that my now ex-husband was to payoff a joint credit card within 6 months of our divorce. 7+ years later I am still waiting for the account to be paid off and/or closed. I have contacted the creditor multiple times to take my name off the account, but they refuse even with the divorce decree being sent to them. Would I be within my rights to ask for the account to be closed to further usage at this point since it seems to be the only option available to me? My ex-husband does not speak with me and doesn't return calls or emails.
A: You should certainly request that no future charges be made on the card. Also, you could pursue your ex for his failure to pay the account-- contempt or/and judgment. You should retain an attorney to assist you if the amount is large enough.
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