Divorce and Credit: Financial Mistakes to Avoid
Join our weekly #CreditChat on Periscope, YouTube Live, Twitter, and Snapchat every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, we discussed common financial mistakes couples can make when getting a divorce.
The panel included: Leslie Tayne: Founder of Tayne Law Group, P.C. helping to manage debt and personal finances; Jeanne Kelly: Credit Coach, Speaker and Author and founder of JeanneKellyAcademy.com, Shannon McNay: Writer for Student Loan Hero; and Mike Delgado: Director of Social Media at Experian.
We’re also featuring financial tips all week on Snapchat.
Questions We Discussed:
- Q1: What are the first steps someone should take financially when going through a divorce?
- Q2: What happens to the household bills if a spouse decides to move out during the divorce?
- Q3: What should someone do if they are unable to meet their financial obligations during a divorce?
- Q4: What happens to joint accounts during the divorce process?
- Q5: How can someone keep track of joint accounts their ex is now responsible for by decree?
- Q6: What should someone do if they were not in charge of the finances in the relationship?
- Q7: What mistakes should someone avoid if they are taking out credit on their own for the first time in many years?
- Q8: What can you do if a spouse files for bankruptcy during a divorce?
- Q9: Where can someone turn if they feel lost with their credit and finances during a divorce?
- Q10: What final tips to you have for someone going through a divorce?
View the complete chat on Storify: