Q: In relationship over 10 years during over time I've accumulated his debt of over $18,000 he promised to repay and share
a life together upon his release. When he got out he ghosted me. Do I have any legal grounds to stand on?
A: Sorry to hear about your experience. It's not quite clear what legal grounds you want to stand on. If you mean the debt... If you acquired the debt on your credit cards or loans in your name only then you are responsible. Did you get his promise to repay or share in writing? If so you could sue him but if you didn't get anything in writing it would be a very difficult fight to win. If the "release" means he was released from incarceration then it's hard to imagine what the $18,000 went to. You could sit down with a civil litigation attorney and explore your options.
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