Spousal Support and Credit Card Debt

READER QUESTION

I am an authorized user on my ex-spouse's credit cards. He is threatening to withhold spousal support because I made charges on his credit cards.

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Bills.com Resident Expert
Dec 12, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Spousal support
  • Authorized user
  • Consult with an attorney
BILL'S ANSWER

The essence of your facts are that you are divorced, and through your ex-spouse's negligence, left you as an authorized user on several credit card accounts. Inexplicably, you made charges on the cards, and apparently did not reimburse your ex-spouse for the charges. Your ex-spouse is now threatening to withhold spousal support payments until the debts are paid.

I am not aware how Arizona law applies in this situation. Consult with attorney in your state to learn what your rights are in this situation.

If you have not already, cut up the cards in question so that you do not make charges on these accounts in the future. Just because you were an authorized user of the accounts does not mean you can incur debt in your ex-spouse's name without consequence. It is clear you are aware of this fact because you removed your ex-spouse as an authorized user on your accounts.

I hope this information helps you Find. Learn & Save.

Best,

Bill

www.bills.com

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