My question involves malpractice by a lawyer in the state of: New Jersey. Two and a half years ago I filed for ch. 7 bankruptcy. It was discharged in 2009. At the time, I stated to my attorney that I wanted to reaffirm the debt on my house and car. The house had a mortgage in two names not married. The lawyer assured me that this was possible. The judged denied reaffirmation of the mortgage. This leaves me not responsible for the debt but has put the burden on the other party. I would like to know if I have any recourse as to this action which I believe was not legally or morally just with regard to the attorney and the judge. I had the means to pay my half of the mortgage at the time.
We have been paying the mortgage regularly but would like to move on and now the debt is solely the responsibility of the other party and since the decline in the housing market way above the means to pay or sell to get out.

