Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Separation, Divorce and Medical Bills
I was recently contacted by a debt collection agency regarding two medical bills for my ex-wife. The dates of service were back in 2000. One bill verifies we were separated at the time, and the other bill verifies we were divorced. We were separated in 1998 (I went back home to OKlahoma)and divorced in 1999.
I am incorrectly listed as the Guarantor for both of these bills. I never signed anything agreeing to pay her medical bills, and there is nothing in our divorce decree requiring me to do so. I wasn't even in the same state during her admition/discharge dates. The hospital and debt collection agency have both my ex-wife's contact information and social security number, so they are free to contact her.
Bill #1, where we are divorced, lists the current balance as 873.75. The collection agency is stating it is 1183.98, but will accept 400.00. Bill #2, where we are separated, lists the current balance 374.50. The collection agency is stating it is 507.33, but will accept 200.00. The collection agency sent me this information on 9/26/2007 and states they must receive payment by 10/10/2007 for their offer to be valid.
Is this just? Am I responsible for her medical debts? If so, why, and what recourse do I have?

Asked on 9/27/07, 10:49 pm

James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

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Re: Separation, Divorce and Medical Bills

In Nevada you are responsible for your spouse's bills until divorce. Unlike California separation is irrelevant.

Answered on 9/28/07, 8:55 am

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