What to do if a credit union doesn’t abid by a divorce decree for a joint debt?
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What to do if a credit union doesn’t abid by a divorce decree for a joint debt?
My ex-husband and I had a joint account at a credit union for a car, consumer loan and a credit card. In our divorce decree it stated that we both were responsible for 1/2 the debt and he was taking the car and would be 100% responsible for it. I paid my half of the debt and he has now fallen behind once again on his payments. The credit union doesn’t abid by a divorce decree and they are threating to garnish my wages, which puts my employment in jepady due to I have a clearance. What type of order do I need to get to have my name removed from the accounts?
Asked on June 29, 2012 under Family Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You have no recourse against the credit union only your ex husband. The credit union was not a party to your divorce and is not bound by the divorce agreement or order of the court. Your recourse is against your ex husband. Get legal help. Good luck.
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