Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
creditors
I have a company that keeps calling me
for money. The card was cancelled in
2001 and in my divorce papers my x
husband is supposed to pay all credit
card debts. Its been over 7 years can
they do this?
Asked on 2/12/09, 3:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: creditors
No. Don't talk to them. Especially don't pay or promise to pay anything. The 4 year statute of limitations has expired, but some people scare easily. If they sue, and you defend the lawsuit the right way, they will lose, and likely they will also pay your attorney fees.
Answered on 2/12/09, 3:53 pm