Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

I was divorced in 2001. recentley I noticed a hit on my credit report from a collection agency, I called the agency and they say that my ex husband and I owned a lake property that has past due yearly dues, and fees that are 10 years past due. We did own this property together in it was not mentioned in our divorce. My name is seond on the deed so all of the collection information and mailings have been going to my ex, I was not aware this past due amount was there. Total balance is over $2000, the collection agency wants to me to settle with them for $1200.00, they will do a quit claim deed for me to get off of the deed on the property, I have not been able to get ahold of the attorney that did my divorce, so I am not sure what I should do, I want to make sure I do the right thing...can you help?


Asked on 11/29/11, 12:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

If you are doing a quit Claim Deed, it seems that you shoudl not be paying anything. If you are paying, then you should keep some interest in the property. If you cannot reach yrou previous divorce attorney, you shoudl at least consutl directly with an attorney in your area. Many offer afree or low cost initial consultation. Allow them to view all the available documents and correspondence. They will likely also have follow-up quesitons. Then they cabn give some advice that is specific to your particular situation.

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Answered on 11/29/11, 12:35 pm


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