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Divorce and Credit
Card Debt
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In 1998, I divorced my husband and with that divorce came the normal
splitting of property and assets. There also came a discussion regarding
our credit card debt. Although, we were married for 5 years and did
use the credit cards as a couple, only my name was on the credit cards.
And suddenly my soon to be ex-husband’s recollection of shopping sprees,
vacations, and prime rib dinners that we did together faded. Sadly,
it became my responsibility to pay for the memories that we had created.
And guess what? Those charges were on several high interest credit cards.
If you find yourself in a situation like this, don’t feel alone. Experts
have seen a 20 percent rise in bankruptcy filings, and it is estimated
that a large part of this is due to divorce. Luckily, if you find yourself
in this situation, you will have several options. You could file for
bankruptcy—as statistics show that many people are—but you should know
that if you choose this option, the bad mark will stay on your credit
report for ten years. Another option would be to simply make the payments.
But many people, after experiencing a divorce, find that living on one
income is a difficult adjustment after a divorce, and are forced to
only make the minimum payments. That can make for a lot of debt. For
example, if you had a debt of $25,000 at an average interest rate of
18%, it would be thirty-two years before you paid it off! You would
be paying for those memories well up into your 60’s!
The other option is to seek professional help. There are several non-profit
organizations that specialize in credit resolution, and many people
seek this type of help following a divorce. Here’s how it works. For
a small fee of around $14.00 per month they will analyze your credit
card debt, living expenses and income in order to determine what type
of repayment structure would best work for you. Then they contact your
creditors and work with them regarding interest rates, late fees, and
payment amounts. The credit card companies, who understand that divorce
is one of the leading causes for bankruptcy, usually don’t have a problem
working with the credit repair company. After all, they want their money!
Although, the non-profit agencies do not report credit counseling to
credit bureaus, most credit card companies do. You may look at this
as a negative, but many people don’t. Credit counseling can be explained
a lot more easily than bankruptcy, which is often a deal stopper for
someone trying to buy a home, or even purchase a car.
You won’t be allowed to retain a credit card when enrolled in a credit
counseling program, but for most people who find themselves in this
situation, that can be a relief. Think about it as you are cutting them
up, piece by piece. I did. And with each chunk of plastic that fell
in the trash, it was a chipping away of the old and a birth of the new.
There’s a feeling of relief that comes over you when you know you don’t
have to worry about those mounting credit card bills. And when going
through a divorce, the more relief you can have, the better.
About The Author:
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