I'm in California. I'm going to small claims court soon with an ex-girlfriend who has since gotten married. She refused to repay a debt she owed me, and said she would no longer deal with me and I could deal with her husband, and that he would contact me. He never did, and I never tried to contact him. So my question is, am I under obligation to speak to him since she tried to pass the whole situation off to him? Or do I have to agree to deal with him? Will this have any effect on the case?

Also, I sued her under her maiden name, but I believe she has now legally changed it to her married name. Will that pose a problem in court? I should mention, she did countersue, so she has received the paperwork and acknowledged it.

All your help in this matter is very much appreciated!