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Credit card debt and separation

Hi folks, A collegue of mine has recently seperated from his wife. She told him that he is liable for half of her c/c debt when they get divorced. I disagreed but I'm not sure. Is this true:confused:

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  • Phoenix79_2
    Phoenix79_2 Posts: 1,434 Forumite
    Is the card in her name? If so then it is her debt. If the card is in his name and she is a secondary name on the account then the debt is his alone. If this is the case make sure he cancels the card asap!
  • jenchin66
    jenchin66 Posts: 648 Forumite
    Phoenix is right. Happened to me, but if she has a solicitor the solicitor may try and get him to pay half. My solicitor did, but we had already worked it out, he paid the loan I paid the CC
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  • Bossyboots
    Bossyboots Posts: 6,753 Forumite
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    From the position of the credit card company Phoenix 79 is correct.

    However, if the items purchased on the card are items for the mutual benefit of the couple and/or their home, then it can be argued as part of a divorce settlement that each should bear a proportion of the debt.
  • Thanks folks, not as clear cut as you would think though:rolleyes:
  • Phoenix79_2
    Phoenix79_2 Posts: 1,434 Forumite
    Seems clear cut to me.
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