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I have just taken out a membership which was suspended after a month. My ex husband took out a family membership over a decade ago and when we moved cities he never followed up. He was less than responsible with all matters and mostly financial ones. We were divorced 10 years ago. I was never approached by Virgin Active about an outstanding amount. I took on a new membership now which has been suspended. This because my ex husband has incurred a debt approaching R4500. I have been told that if he does not settle I am liable. That if I would like a membership I have to settle the arrears he is responsible for. I question why I was never approached on this matter before, my email address never changed? Why my deposit was accepted for the new membership without this being brought to light? I believe that being held liable for a debt not incurred by myself is *********.