Marital Debt

[forthekids24]

Dissolution only Jan 1996, bifurcated from property and custody.  Custody agreements reached and filed. Marital Assets (only some furniture and kitchen appliances) were divided, no agreement was filed.

I have tried to negotiate a settlement on the marital debt (over $12k)many times over the years with my ex.

I don't see any other resolution then taking it through the courts.

1) What do I need to file to get the marital debt process started again?

2) Will the courts look at the fact that the debts are now paid off? (I had to borrow money to pay them)

Thanks!!

[socrateaser]

>1) What do I need to file to get the marital debt process
>started again?

Motion for leave to amend petition, on grounds that original action was bifurcated and the issue of property division is yet to be resolved.

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>2) Will the courts look at the fact that the debts are now
>paid off? (I had to borrow money to pay them)

The court will distribute the assets and debts according to the laws of your State. If you paid part of a debt that is ultimately awarded to the other party, then they will have to reimburse you for the awarded amount.