If I have a collection account on my credit report for medical services provided to my now ex-husband, am I responsible?
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If I have a collection account on my credit report for medical services provided to my now ex-husband, am I responsible?
The services provided were ambulance services. I did not call for the service, the local police department did. We were still married at the time these services were provided. The collection agency states I am a “co-signer”. Do I owe for this service or do I have the legal right to have it removed from my credit reports?
Asked on July 27, 2011 Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In many states in this country, the marital community is obligated for the debts of the community. Meaning your share of the community assest are responsible for one half of the marriage's liabilities. If the ambulance services for your former husband arose when you were married and living with him, then you would be responsible for a portion of the expenses.
Do you have a marital settlement agreement with your former husband? If so, the division of liabilities and assets should be set out in the agreement. If so, then it needs to be honored.
You should speak with your former husband about the bill for ambulance services and how it is to be resolved under any written marital settlement agreement and if there is none, reach an accord with him as to how much is paid by each of you to get the unpaid obligation removed from your credit report.
Good luck.
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