Collections and judgements

Date: Fri, 03/23/2007 - 10:00

Submitted by kbecker2
on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 10:00

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I was divorced 7 years ago. In the divorce decree my ex was given the bills to pay for the home. He failed to take care of any of these items. I had judgements placed against me and now, 7 years later have attorneys and collections coming after me again to settle these items. All the bills were in my name for the home and utilities and such. As well as bank accounts. I know, stupid. I have done some research on the statute of limitations and judgements. From what I can find, the statute of limitations on judgements in the state of kansas is 5 years and the current judgements are 7 years to 8 years old. What do I do to get this taken care of. Do I send a cease and decist letter and appear in court to ask the items be dismissed do to the SOL? Please help. I am pregnant and expecting any day. The stress is really getting to me and I don't know for sure how to handle this situation.

If in your divorce decree it states taht your ex is responsible

If in your divorce decree it states taht your ex is responsible for these matters...you need to send copies of this to these CA so that they can collect from the correct person...

lrhall41

Submitted by Leah on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 10:05

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I have tried this....I have been told that it doesn't matter wha

I have tried this....I have been told that it doesn't matter what is in the decree, they will collect from whoever they can get the money from. They don't have to follow the decree. My ex can't be garnished anymore than he already is....so they are coming after me.

lrhall41

Submitted by kbecker2 on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 10:08

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i am pretty sure that they have to follow the divorce decree...I

i am pretty sure that they have to follow the divorce decree...I would look into that it doesnt matter if your ex cant be garnished anymore...thats the whole point in getting a divorce decree...

lrhall41

Submitted by Leah on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 10:10

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Divorce decree has no weight outside of court for debts.It only

Divorce decree has no weight outside of court for debts.It only allows you proof to take your ex to court and sue him for the debts. The fact that your name is the only one on the accounts and the judgements against you mean you are the debtor.

You would have to go to court with an attorney to fight/settle judgements. Since this is complicated with a divorce decree,that is about all I can offer.

lrhall41

Submitted by cajunbulldog on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 10:24

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Is there anyway to do this without an attorney??? The judgement

Is there anyway to do this without an attorney??? The judgements are past the statute of limitations for the state and were not renewed within the 5 years....doesn't that mean anything? Can't I just ask the judge to dismiss on those grounds?

lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 11:45

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