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    Apr 14, 2011, 03:59 AM
    12 year rule
    20 year old debt
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    Apr 14, 2011, 04:00 AM

    I'm sorry, but if you want help you need to ask a question with details about your situation. Please return and use the Answer options below to explain what you need help with.
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    Apr 14, 2011, 04:02 AM

    My ex Husband just got a notice in the mail for a debt I incurred 20 years ago. I don't even remember this debt. It was not on my credit report the last time I checked. I believe it was written off. Am I still responsible for this debt.
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    Apr 14, 2011, 07:37 AM

    Where is he now and are you officially divorced
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    Apr 14, 2011, 07:50 AM
    He Is living in our marital house & we have been divorced for 18 years
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    Apr 14, 2011, 03:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by momma45 View Post
    My ex Husband just got a notice in the mail for a debt I incurred 20 years ago. I dont even remember this debt. It was not on my credit report the last time I checked. I believe it was written off. Am I still responsible for this debt.
    If the debt is yours, then you are still responsible for it. A debt never expires. A write off is just a tax/accounting maneuver and has no bearing on your responsibility to pay the debt.

    However, if this debt is that old, the Statute of Limitations has probably past which means they cannot use legal means to collect this debt. All they can do is dun you.
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