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I live in ct and want to know if I have to disclose all debt if I file for divorce. I have credit card dept that I will pay off once the house is sold and don’t want him to know about it. Is this legal?

Asked on May 18, 2009 under Family Law, Connecticut

Answers:

J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

In CT you are required to file a financial affidavit.  Moreover, if you are both represented by attorney's they are going to ask that you produce all credit card statements and so forth that you were entitled to use during the marriage.  If you conceal this information, you could get in trouble and/or lose credibility for not disclosing if it is discovered.  Not disclosing it can only hurt you, not help you.  I suggest disclosing it to your lawyer and deciding the best way to deal with it as i would need to know more about the divorce (i.e. assets, kids involved) to determine how contested it will be.


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