Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

My sister is recently married. (1 year 4 months) She has found out that her husband has been forging checks out of her account and getting credit cards in his name wiht her credit? I didn't know this was possible but apparently he's been able to do so. What can she do to protect her money and credit until she files for divorce. He is opening one daily. We need immediate advice. legal seperation?


Asked on 3/07/13, 4:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Jordan Jordan Law Office

She should file for legal separation tomorrow. That will create an end date for her liability for his debts. She should then go to her bank, change accounts and make sure he can not get access to that account. She should then run a credit report and see what has been opened in her name that she did not know about. Call the creditors and close those accounts and report that her identity has been stolen.

Then contact a local divorce attorney.

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Answered on 3/07/13, 4:33 pm


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