Hi.... my long term partner of about 7years and 2 kids later has all up 3credit cards in his name and 1 personal loan account in his name. (That I know of) he is abusive in all ways including financially and has a spending problem and we have to live on a tight budget under his control. I am now calling the banks to ask if he has put my name on any of them without my knowledge. Shouldnt but worth asking. My question is..... because we are together legally does the debt get split OR does the debt go to the persons whos name is on the account?
Thanks
Debts And Splitting... Name on Account or Split In Half?
Debts And Splitting... Name on Account or Split In Half?
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I think.alot of this depends on what the money was spent on for example if it was spent on the family then it is comsidered both your debt. Personally i would be seeking legal advice
When I split with a long term de facto we just left with what we each had, but it was amicable. An abusive ass will probably play games and be a different story, so get legal advice and make sure you're covered so he can't affect you and you can ignore him.
If the credit cards are in his name then he is liable. He can try and get it out of you but the card provider is only interested in him. Definitely get legal advice.