# Taxes **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [February 29, 2008, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/taxes/5663 "2008-02-29T12:47:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stepmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90ced4/32.png) [@stepmother](https://forum.rosen.com/u/stepmother)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/taxes/5663/1 "2008-02-29T12:47:00Z")
I’m thinking that the answer would be yes. It would be marital debt as long as it was for taxes filed during the marriage. That brings up a good question though, if equitable distribution has been settled, absolute divorce has been granted and the debt was not there or was not known at that time… ---
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/taxes/5663/2 "2008-02-29T21:58:24Z")
If you have a separation agreement it depends on the terms of your agreement, if you had a court order you could file a motion and bring this back before the court. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. 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 only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![FATHERDORIGHT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a8b319/32.png) [@FATHERDORIGHT](https://forum.rosen.com/u/FATHERDORIGHT)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/taxes/5663/3 "2008-02-29T12:30:05Z")
Can you sue your ex if we got audited (we filed joint)when we was married and had to pay the IRS back $6000? I’m paying on a payment plan by myself and shes not paying anything.can I sue her for half of the IRS debt $3000 if I end up paying the entire debt and will she be made to reinburse me