It's called joint and severable liability. The debt can be pursued in full against either debtor (or both). Good luck.

The issue may be with Credit Karma, not your actually credit report. Pull a full credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com to confirm whether you...

If you're not being sued, contact the creditor or their collectors and enter into a settlement. If you're already being sued, you are required to...

As Attorney Kaufman stated, the right point of contact to discuss a resolution would be the law firm that's representing Capital One in the matter....

Reading between the lines, it sounds like you did not obtain sufficient financing to cover the full purchase price of the vehicle. This may be due...

Anyone can be sued for practically any reason. People threaten to sue all the time. Not everyone follows through. If you're faced with a lawsuit,...

The first step is to dispute the item with each of the credit bureaus in which it appears. You can visit experian.com, equifax.com, and...

If a balance is due, the creditor may elect to bring legal action, regardless of the extent of communication (or lack thereof). In litigation, you...

Do you recall actual owing this debt? Sounds like a scam to me. Proceed with caution and don't make any payments until you're sure that the debt is...

I'm truly sorry to hear what you've been going through. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local bankruptcy attorney. Depending on your...