Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
credit card debt
I allowed my ex-boyfriend to buy inventory for his retail business on my credit cards earlier this past year. He racked up about $7000 worth of material, all under the impression that he has to pay the money back. Now that we are separated he refuses to pay me the money that is owed. I cannot afford to pay the minimums on these cards and I am afaid I;m going to lose everything. What legal recourse do I have? I do have proof that the items on the card were charged for his business use.
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Re: credit card debt
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Since you allowed your ex-boyfriend to use your credit card for inventory for his retail business, you are responsibile to pay the debt which he incurred. If you fail to pay, your credit will be seriously damaged. If you cannot pay, you may be forced to file for bankruptcy if you qualify under the new laws.
You do have the right to sue him for the amount of the debt together with all interest which has accrued, court costs and maybe your attorney's fees. Whether or not he is collectible, you will be better able to answer than I.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.