Q: A Temporary Divorce Decree was Issued, Can I cancel Joint Credit Cards?
I was issued a Temporary Divorce Decree which makes my soon-to-be ex-spouse and I responsible for our own finance and credit cards. However, the ex-spouse is spending on Joint Credit Cards, can they be canceled?
A: Credit card companies are not bound by the terms of your temporary order assigning debt to your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. Since you are ordered responsible for your own finance and credit cards you should obtain a detailed record of what your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is charging and file a motion with the court to obtain permission to cancel the joint credit cards and delineate in your motion the debt that has been incurred since the Temporary Decree was issued. If your soon-to-be-ex-spouse fails to follow that order, you can file a contempt and usually be entitled to reimbursement or damages if you end up having to pay the debt.
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