Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

Debt Liability

Is it legally right for the electricity company to transfer balance due from my ex-husband individual closed account to my account just because my ex-husband name is still on my account. We had a joint account before separation and I moved with it when we got separated in 2001, he doesn't know I never got to change the account to my name. My ex-husband has never lived at my address; I just never got to change my electricity bill to my name only. We were legally separated from 2001-2006 and divorced in June 2006, his account was opened in June 2005 and closed in March 2006. I did not know where he lived from 2001 -2006 and I did not sign any contract to open his account. What can I do so they can remove his balance due from my account? It's a big bill $800.

Thank you for your help.


Asked on 4/03/07, 10:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: Debt Liability

No it is not right but you either have to pay or get them to remove without legal action. First try to get them to remove then if no success, threaten lawsuit for violation of fair debt collection act..and you may need a lawyer..cost $500 or more..a small claims court no lawyer..cost $50..to file..but it is my belief they will work with you

and you may call your state representative

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Answered on 4/03/07, 10:27 am


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