My ex-wife was supposed to pay for it and didn't

[BiggD1980]

I got a credit card in my name only when I was married. In my divorce agreement my ex-wife was supposed to take over financial responsibiity of the credit card to get it paid off. She however did not take care of it. So here I am about 2 years later and I just received a notice in the mail that a collection agency is taking me to small claims court. Is there anyway I can make it so my ex-wife has to also appear during this same hearing to get it settled right then and there that she be held responsible? If so, how? I have copies of the divorce agreement in which she signed.If not what would be my best next step?

 

[Duranie]

Creditors do not care what a decree says they want their money. You are still responsible for the debt.

 

[dee_dub]

Agreed. Your ex is the person bound by the agreement, not the credit card company. They're entitled to come after you as the card-holder. You are entitled to try to recover from your wife for breaching the agreement.