Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Joint Credit Card
When I divorced two years ago my wife had a credit card in my name that she transferred the balance to another card. We thought this would put the card in her name, but it did not. Now she is running late on payments and it is affecting my credit. Is there any way to correct this? The card is listed in the divorce papers as being her property and responibility.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Joint Credit Card
The credit card co. was not a party to your divorce and is not bound by the decree. If your wife was supposed to make these payments and do other things concerning this card, you could bring a motion for contempt for her failure to abide by the terms, but I doubt that the credit card co. would be interested in surrendering your responsibility to pay on the card. The oder from the motion for contempt could "order" her to make the payments but the credit card company could not be ordered to surrender their rights. See an attorney in your area to protect your rights under the divorce.
Re: Joint Credit Card
I agree with James Grissom's reply.
I would also contact the credit card company immeidately to get your name off this card for all future purchases.
Be sure to correspondend with the credit card company in writing and via certified mail, return receipt requested.
Fran Brochstein
713-847-6000
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