What canI do if my ex is using a joint line of credit after our divorce?

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What canI do if my ex is using a joint line of credit after our divorce?

I recently found out my ex-husband is using a $500 line of credit that we had jointly. It was paid off at the time the divorce was final and was supposed to be closed at my request to the bank (verbally). The bank said that I can not close the debt account because my name is not on the checking account. My ex refuses to close the account, pay it off or even stop using it. What can I do here?

Asked on August 30, 2011 Washington

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If your former spouse is using a jpoint line of credit post your divorce and your are obligated upon it, you need to write the credit company a letter advsing that the account needs to be immediately frozen and terminated for future use stating the reasons. keep a copy of the letter for future reference.

You then need to address the use of the account with your former spuse and figure out a way how he or she is going to make sure you are not obligated on it for charges you did not make post separation.

If you filed a petition to dissolve your marriage in the superior court of the county and state where you reside, you might consider filing another motion with the court addressing the current problem with the joint line of credit seeking an order from the court that protects your interests if your former spouse will not cooperate in resolving this issue with you.

Good luck.


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