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Am I Out Of Luck? Divorce Question

Location: Florida Burner account because I'm embarrassed at my own stupidity.

My ex and I went through an amicable, slow-motion divorce in January 2024. We were separated and living in different states for 6 years, with completely separate finances, with one exception: credit card debt, which she acknowledged was hers, but was in my name (stupid, I know).

We used one lawyer, which she found. Financial affidavits were shared. She listed the debt as her responsibility. When the actual divorce "application" was sent to me I noted that the debt wasn't present. I asked her about this via text; she responded "it's on my affidavit." So, I signed them (I'm a very stupid msn, I know).

Here is where it gets interesting. She reimbursed me for payments I made for a year, with a promise to pay the balance when she sold her house. This leads me to think she believes the legal obligation is still in place. But, the house sale did not go well, and now she has ghosted me.

I thought I would file a contempt claim and that the court would compel her to make good, but when I looked at the decree, of course the obligation is not listed. So, I don't think I have a leg to stand on with regard to contempt.

I am wondering how to proceed. Is the financial affidavit of any use to me? Is there a fraud, or legal malpractice angle for the omission to consider? TIA

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Am I Out Of Luck? Divorce Question

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