Does "debt" pertain to charges made on a joint credit card? Said charges were unknown and unauthorized by myself

I think you have all the answers you need. Good luck!

Can we still attempt to have judgment set aside? How well can a good attorney usually negotiate with a debt holder?

You need to hire an attorney who can contact them and make a good-faith attempt to settle this debt. I would also suggest that you use a bankruptcy...

I would go with the answer provided by attorney Andrew Shafer. It seems right on target.

Does the "clock re-start" for another 6 years when the collection attorney bought the account or does it not matter ?????

No it does not restart the clock. The law would be 6 years from the date that you incurred the debt or the last payment that you made on the debt.

This is complicated situation but it can be sorted out. First, read the bank levy documents that you received very carefully. There should be a way...

How to answer summons against debt assigned to ex in divorce decree?

Attorney Teichert gave you the correct answer. Go with that.

Am I required to go to court for a case against me that will be dismissed because I have paid the required debt to the plaintiff

I would keep track of that court case if I were you. File your own pro se appearance with the court. If you are uncertain how to do this I would...

Does that 3 year period begin on the date I was a patient or when it actually went into collection?

Attorney Scherr is correct. Go with his answer.

How can I collect if they won't pay and are close to bankruptcy.

Based upon the limited information you have provided, I would not use the credit card under the circumstances. You could get into a lot of trouble...

Is it legal for pseudo-side to get out of debt?

If what you are saying is suicide as opposed to pseudo-side, yes it would be illegal for you to submit a false death certificate in an effort to...