Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas
Divorce Decree Responsibility
In the divorce decree it is clearly stated who holds what responsibility for debts accumulated in the marriage. In the divorce decree it shows who pays for what. However, my friends credit has been affected by this, his ex-wife was responsible for all debts and he was only responsible for paying child support. What does he need to do to clear his credit?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Divorce Decree Responsibility
He needs to make sure the bills are paid.
Re: Divorce Decree Responsibility
A divorce decree is between the two parties to the decree. It is not intended to divest a third party of his/her rights. A creditor is still owed the obligation by both husband and wife. If the court ordered the wife to pay it, she should. If she doesn't and husband does, to avoid substantial injury, he can bring the wife to court for contempt. He can also receive a judgment against her for the amount she was ordered to pay, but which he paid.
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