Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New Jersey

I filed for bankruptcy and debts were discharged this past Feb 2010. My ex-boyfriend and I formed a an S-corp back in 2008. All expenses related to the start-up of this business were put on my personal credit cards. He agreed (verbally not on paper) to pay 50/50 on these debts. Long story short is he did not stick to the agreement and I was left drowning in credit card debt. I had no choice but to file for the big B. Friends tell me to sue him, but I don't have experience with the legal system and don't know where to start. We shared a residence (my house) during that time as well, and when refinancing on my house we did it in both of our names so I now co-own a property with him that is in foreclosure. Is there anything I can do to take him to court and make him pay me back or reimburse me some money?


Asked on 4/30/10, 7:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Klauber Klauber & Klauber, LLP

If you had paid the money, you could sue for one half of the amount you paid, but since you declared bankruptcy, the debt was discharged. You need to show your actual damage to succeed in a court case. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact my office at 732-663-1500.

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Answered on 5/05/10, 5:44 pm


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