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What happens if my ex-spouse stops paying on a debt assigned to him/her in the divorce decree to pay?

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What happens if my ex-spouse stops paying on a debt assigned to him/her in the divorce decree to pay?

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You would still be potentially liable on the debt. The divorce judge cannot take your name off of the loan contract if you signed the loan contract. However, a bankruptcy case can stop the creditor from pursuing you for payment.