Look up your statutes concerning common law marriage and/or rights of a tenant. Ask yourself, did she pay half the rent/house payment, utility bills, etc. She has tenant rights at the very least and some of the "stuff" you accrued over the 11 years may be considered joint property. Were your...
Yes, you should begin a new thread rather than post under someone else's. Any way, the fact that you knew about the theft and did nothing does make you an accomplice, even if you did not participate in any other way. You can always get a lawyer, and I always recommend one even for minor cases...
You said,"When I cosigned i did not understand what i was doing I was young and was just trying to do him a favor. I feel like not only he took advantage of me, but computer training.com did for not allowing me to fully understand what I was getting myself into." That is where the ignorance part...
You could hire a lawyer, but it doesn't matter that they were not cited. The hospital probably did blood tests. If they smelled it on you, and there was other evidence and statements from your friends they do not need a breathalyser. You will probably have to attend some type of diversion...
You probably need to file probate in the state where they resided. Are you sure there was no will in TN? Or maybe one in a state they initially resided in before TN?
Did you notify the insurance company that you are being personally being sued? They may have advise...if not get your own lawyer to handle this problem.
Wanted to add that the company only has a limited responsibility, you must mitigate your financial problems such as renting etc, lower house price and so on.
Don't know if this helps or not
Chapter 9.52 (City Of Burlington, Washington)
OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS
9.52.020 Contributing to delinquency of minor.
A. Any person who, by an any act or omission, encourages, causes or contributes to the delinquency of a delinquent child as defined...
You need to get a lawyer right away, it varies with the court docket and so on. The longer you wait, the more he can hide. Also, try and keep copies of any documents on his assests.