Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

I was divorced in October of 2013 and recently was summoned concerning several medical bills in my ex-wife's name that came about during our 3.5 year marriage. She agreed in our divorce settlement to pay all of her medical bills and specifically these bills. She is being Summoned as well and says she does not plan to show up. What is likely to happen?

Mike


Asked on 7/25/14, 9:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

If she does not appear, and you file an appearance, an order of default will be entered against her. The divorce judgment does not extinguish your liability for your wife's medical bills. So they can sue you. Try to persuade the creditor to take a judgment against your wife and tell them where her assets are so they can collect the money owed them. There is a chance they will let you go. Small chance but chance. You could go to divorce court and ask that your ex be held in contempt for not paying the bill.

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Answered on 7/26/14, 4:18 am


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