Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

My husband and I separated, still married. The uilities are in my name. He promised to pay half, he still has not. He has paid the light bill before and authorized me to put his credit card info on file for future payments. I paid the light bill with the card on file (I don't know the number, Exp. date or security code...) Now he is mad and told the creditor it was unauthorized and tells me they are pressing charges. When he stole and figured out my pin number and withdrew all my money from the bank they wouldn't press charges because we are married despite the fact i did not give him the card or pin #. Advice please?


Asked on 5/22/13, 9:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

Money that is owned by a couple is joint money - even if the couple is separated. However, the credit card belongs to the applicant. If you are not a cosigner on the card, then you have no agreement with the credit card company (although technically, because Texas is a community property state, they could sue you for any balance...)

You need to meet with a lawyer to discuss this. You could possible be charged with credit card fraud and / or theft for each month that his credit card was charged.

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Answered on 6/17/13, 12:00 pm


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