Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
now responsible newspaper ad
About 10 yrs. ago a lawyer told me to put a ''not responsible ad for any debts except those of my own in the newspaper. This way I wouldn't be responsible for any of his bills after the article was published. Now I just went to a lawyer and he said he never heard such a thing and that it wouldn't hold any power. HELP! Thank you in advance.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: now responsible newspaper ad
Your question is lacking key details. What company could possibly be comming after you for 10+ year old debt? It just doesn't happen for a million reasons. If the debt was incurred after the divorce, then you aren't liable for it. I've never heard of such an ad and I don't see how it would work. The creditors are probably national companies so for them to see the ad in the local newspapers doesn't make much sense. Sounds like you are just getting some bad advice. I suggest you contact one of the attorneys on this board for some good advice.
Feel free to call or email me if you need more help.
Good luck!
Re: now responsible newspaper ad
Responsibility for debts acquired during marriage is determined during a divorce. Normally, the debt is split equally between the parties, but if his debt was incurred for non marital purposes, such as gambling or a girlfriend you may be able to avoid paying for it.
This answerr is based on my understanding that this question is asked in a matrimonial context.
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Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
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