How can I remove a lien on my house that debt belongs to my ex-wife?
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How can I remove a lien on my house that debt belongs to my ex-wife?
I divorced with my ex-wife 9 years ago. Before we divorced, we had a credit card joint account, but closed after divorced. Until recently, I received a notice that a lien on my house and realized that she was sued by collection company. I also check credit report. I found out she re-open the joint credit card account and own them money. Can credit card company re-open a joint account without my consent and how to remove the lien that belongs to my ex-wife?
Asked on February 10, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The first thing that you should do is write the credit card company advising it that the lien on your home occurred after your divorce and you are not obligated for it. Keep a copy of the letter for future need and reference. If the credit card company does not remove the lien by a set time period, you should consult with an attorney who practices law in the area of consumer debt to discuss a possible slander of title action against the credit card company for the lien.
Another option is to see if your former wife will pay off the debt so that the lien can be voluntary removed by the credit card company.
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