The same solicitor also told me that part payment by a seperated/ex partner does start time running afresh (limitation period) for that person and all other joint debtors. This is specifically stated in s31 (7) LA '80. I would think that one would have to be careful that a seperated/ex partner doesn't acknowledge the debt in any other way either i.e filling in an I&E form acknowledging a specific sum owed, I can check out this too if you wish.(posted 7765 days ago)Mark.