Q: Family judge applied % starting from when court confirmed I paid all of community debt, not from dissolution judgement?
Dissolution judgement was in 2014 with community debt divided equally. All community debt was on credit cards in my name only. After court moved to new building, covid, three judges changed, current judged ruled interest on the debt owed by the opposing party should be counted from the date when I showed in 2021 the proof that I paid 100% of the debt, not from the dissolution judgement date in 2014. Why???
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It sounds frustrating to deal with such a complex situation, especially with the multiple changes in judges and delays. The judge may have decided to start the interest from 2021 because that's when you provided proof that you paid the community debt. This could suggest that the court didn't have sufficient evidence before 2021 to confirm that you had covered the debt, which might explain the delayed start for interest.
This situation highlights how important it is to have clear documentation and present it promptly. If the court was unaware or unclear about the debt being fully paid until 2021, the judge might have felt it was fair to start interest from the date the evidence was provided, not from the dissolution judgment in 2014.
If you believe this ruling is unfair, you might want to explore your options for appealing the decision or seeking further legal advice. Understanding why the judge made this choice is key to determining your next steps.
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