my ex husband and i owe back taxes to state of ohio, now with interest and penelties its over $5000.00..this is from 2007. We divorced in 2011, divorce decree states i am not responsible to pay any debt that occured during our marriage. So Feb 21,2012. My ex husband died. I worked 6 months in 2012, when I did my taxes last month state of ohio offset my state refund for $93.00, now will they take my federal also. And I heard about the innocent spouse relief, should I try to file this form (8857)? And I dont even know where to start or what to do. SHould i get a lawyer? I am so overwhelmed with this