Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

My exhusband opened a joint line of credit without my knowledge or consent three years ago when we first separated. I just became aware of it a couple of months ago when I noticed it on my credit report. I've called the bank, but just keep getting transferred from one person to another, each one putting me on hold for ten minutes. I asked to have copies of the original application sent to me but was told that they would only be released to law enforcement. I emailed my ex-husband and told him that I have become aware of this account. I asked that he have my name taken off of the account and he has neither responded to me nor contacted the bank. What is my legal recourse?


Asked on 1/14/10, 9:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

You must go to your local police department and ask to file a criminal complaint against your ex husband. If you were legally seperated and you never gave him permission he committed a criminal act. Once a police report is filed the credit card company should remove your name from the card and report that it is not your negative credit to the credit agencies.

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Answered on 1/19/10, 11:41 am


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