Divorce and Debt

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[i]Originally posted by gjbay[/i] [br]I know I may sound crazy. But here are my questions:

My wife has filed for a divorce in North Carolina, but I live in China now (We are both citizens of China). I do want to get divorce, but it does not seem that I stand a chance. So I want to know whether I can take the debt with me. It is a student load disbursed by financial institution in USA, and it has a co-signer, which is my close friend.


I am sorry that I missed a word in original post
“I do NOT want to get divorce, but it does not seem that I stand a chance”

Dear gjbay:

Greetings. Yes, you can take your debt with you. If you have been legally separated for a year, there is not a way that I know of for you to avoid or stall the divorce in any meaningful way. Thank you.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
919.256.1665 direct fax

301 McCullough Drive Suite 510
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
704.644.2831 main voice
704.307.4595 main fax

1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.321.0780 main phone
919.787.6668 main fax

The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action.

I know I may sound crazy. But here are my questions:

My wife has filed for a divorce in North Carolina, but I live in China now (We are both citizens of China). I do want to get divorce, but it does not seem that I stand a chance. So I want to know whether I can take the debt with me. It is a student load disbursed by financial institution in USA, and it has a co-signer, which is my close friend.