Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

I need to know what the time frame for collecting a debt( cable bill) is, and if I owe a debt that is 10yrs old and I get married, can creditor add my debt to my new wives account and hold her responsible for the payment? Time Warner cable is doing this, I got married in Oct 09 and since then, my wife added me to the account so I could deal with the bill, the account is in her name and since I owe this outstanding balance, they are trying this strong arm tactic. Is this legal?


Asked on 1/12/10, 2:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Legal? perhaps because it is the same creditor..but your wife does not owe your bill...and your bill is uncollectable if ten years old and no payment for past 4 years..but you may have reopened the debt.....so you need to work it out someway..

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Answered on 1/18/10, 7:18 am


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