Hello f:
It really depends on how the settlement agreement was written. Your ex COULD have looked out for you, or maybe she didn't.
The can collect from both of you or either of you. But they can't collect the full amount from both of you. Obviously they weren't trying to collect HALF from her. They tried to collect ALL of it from her, and settled for what they settled for. Therefore, I think they're out of gas.
However, because they're bottom feeders, I'm not surprised that they're trying to get from you, what their negotiation skills failed to get from her.
I'd utilities my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, wherein you can write them a cease and desist letter. Send the letter certified, return receipt requested.
That'll stop them from bothering you, at least through the phone or the mail. The only alternative they'll have left is to sue you, and I highly doubt they'll do that.
excon
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