Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Ohio

Liable for payment of old debt

After final divorce (2 years) x-husband filed suit to collect an old credit card account unpaid. This was left off inadvertently at the time of the divorce. Payments were made by me during the separation, even though credit was in husbands name, until I could make no more. He sued for amount he was left paying, $3000, + costs. Even though he never made payments on this account when due, nor child support nor house payments, he won. I moved out of State. Am I still liable, and if I don't pay, what can happen? My credit rating is already less than good. Can it hurt me more? I own nothing except my vehicle.


Asked on 4/21/04, 4:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Otto Ferrene, jr. Ferrene & Associates, PA

Re: Liable for payment of old debt

In SC a judgment is good for 10 years. If still good, you are still liable. An outstanding judgment will adversly affect your credit. In this State some amounts are exempt from execution. You may or may not risk losing your auto if the equity exceeds the allowed amount. I know nothing about OH law.

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Answered on 4/22/04, 8:01 am


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