patientinGA
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? GA
My divorce was final in February 2005. There was substantial credit card debt in my name that was specifically split between myself and my ex-spouse. However, I believe that my lawyer failed me with the wording of the decree. Since neither myself or ex spouse could afford to give all of the house proceeds to pay off the debt, the decree only says that the ex must pay half of the minimum due each month. Ex spouse was never more than an authorized user. I had him removed. The card is only in my name. I have asked the ex several times to remove his portion of the debt. He refuses and says that he is doing as the decree states. Meanwhile, he has started a business, purchased a new home (with VA loan), etc and pays at a rate that assures that I will have this debt in my name until 2013. I have substantial credit card debt without his help and will not be eligible for the best interest rates or even qualify for a home with this level of debt. Is there anything that I can do as far as amending the decree on the basis of INTENT of the decree or on the basis of being misrepresented?
My divorce was final in February 2005. There was substantial credit card debt in my name that was specifically split between myself and my ex-spouse. However, I believe that my lawyer failed me with the wording of the decree. Since neither myself or ex spouse could afford to give all of the house proceeds to pay off the debt, the decree only says that the ex must pay half of the minimum due each month. Ex spouse was never more than an authorized user. I had him removed. The card is only in my name. I have asked the ex several times to remove his portion of the debt. He refuses and says that he is doing as the decree states. Meanwhile, he has started a business, purchased a new home (with VA loan), etc and pays at a rate that assures that I will have this debt in my name until 2013. I have substantial credit card debt without his help and will not be eligible for the best interest rates or even qualify for a home with this level of debt. Is there anything that I can do as far as amending the decree on the basis of INTENT of the decree or on the basis of being misrepresented?