X- wife isnt paying credit card that is in my name but decree says she has to what do i do now?

Lisa M

Have your lawyer call her lawyer before you do anything.She'll have to pay the charges.I would get those cards out of your name also.Good Luck!

HOT MOM

talk to a lawyer, you can even call an attorney and ask.
But do it quick, you don't want this stuff to kill your credit!

rastus7742

Send a copy of the decree to the credit card company. Then call your lawyer. STICK IT TO HER! For all of us that want to get back at our ex's. Good Luck!

Sandy F

Get your lawyer to talk to the judge that said she was to pay it and have him haul her back to court on contept of court charges.. amazing how fast her lawyer will find a way to get that card paid off. then cancel the card just for your own safety because she probably has the number and can use it on the computer with out showing it or id. and no one knows that you are divorce.. do something soon. or they will ruin your credit messing around.. hope everything works out ok for you.

whiskeygrl319

Its contempt if its in the decree, call your attorney!

stifbisket

Find a new wife with better credit.

Contact your attorney who originally handled the case. He can file a Default against your x-wife.

If no attorney was used, then you must return to the clerks office and file a Default and also a Demand for payment, against her. A court date will be scheduled and you will have to return back to court. The judge may issue an injunction against her in your favor. Be sure to take the original decree/order with you which stated that she is responsible for the bill.

You might also cancel any further charges on the credit card, by calling them and or sending a letter canceling the account. YOUR BEST BET IS TO CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY.

Bob

If it's in your name and she not making the payments, cancel the card.......it's your good name that she is playing with!!!

shoshidad

First: Contact the credit card issuer, by telephone and follow up by mail. Request that it cancel the card (if it's in your name, you can have them do this) Tell them that the court ordered her to pay it and mail them a copy of the decree. If you are not going to need a good credit report for the next six months or so, stop making payments on the card.

Second; (Or maybe first) Contact your divorce attorney. Tell him/her the ex is not paying on the card, that you've canceled it, and that you don't want to pay for the ex's debt. Explore with the attorney your options. Is there any obligation going from you to her that you could use to off-set the payments? Would a contempt of court action be fruitful and what needs to be done to have the ducks lined up? Would a civil action be a better route, and if so, how likely are to you collect on your judgment?

chuckimagine

Go back to the lawyer that represented you to get the decree and have it bring it to the proper authority.

cgspitfire

I'm rather surprised your attorney didn't advise you about the best course of action on this in the first place! When I went through my divorce and my ex became responsible for two of the credit card debts, my attorney had me send a copy of the decree to the credit card company. The cards were canceled and the debt was then placed in my ex's name to protect me in case of his failure to pay.

At this point, I would actually start with the credit card companies first. They should be able to advise you on the best course of action. If you're unable to resolve the issue in this manner, then contact the attorney who originally represented you.

Good luck!

covergurl_85

it is contempt if it is stated that she is to and if you take her back to court make sure that you get her for damage to your credit. I think that is called punitive damages. Good Luck

Capricorn

only your lawyer will be able to tell you what action to take. they know the laws and the specifics of your situation

Christopher B

I agree with most of the above, with the exception of one thing. Provide the court order to your Credit Card company and demand that they take the card out of your name and put it in hers - use your attorney to help. Consult with your attorney, file another suit if necessary.

Enya Mau

Till Death do us part....

tell me the light bulb's just went 'ping'

David P

Go see a guy named "Guido" over in Jersey... tell him Rod sent you. Slip him a "yard" and you will not have to worry about more about this problem.

BinoJ

It is contempt, but it may cost more in lawyers fees that to just pay it yourself. I have the same problem myself and it has already cost me close to 10,000 while he doesn't even pay his child support.

LittleThunder

Close the account, pay on it to keep your credit in good standing, then seek legal intervention in getting that money back from her.

sexifemme

Well, now that you guys are now x-people. it could be good to take her to small claims court if you have all the proof of what needs to be paid back. Have a good resource on your stuff. so you will have reasonable evidence showing that it was not a gift. Once you win the case, there ain't no telling when it will be paid back, but always remember, if her credit ain't bad once ya'll split, you take it to court, then that will be on her record until hse pay you back!

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