A divorce could impact your credit for years to come. It is important to protect your credit during and after divorce. For example, if a husband and wife have joint MasterCard and Visa accounts and the divorce settlement stipulates that the husband pay off the MasterCard account and the wife will be responsible for the Visa credit balance, but one of them doesn’t make the payments, both parties will be penalized on their credit reports. Tips for handling credit when filing for a divorce: First, close joint accounts to prevent further charges Second, pay off joint accounts during the divorce, not after Third, monitor the monthly bills to make sure payments are made Fourth, get help from a lawyer if needed Learn about the legal recourse you have to protect your credit in the event of a divorce. Union members can get a free half hour legal consultation with an attorney through the Union Plus Legal Service. Visit UnionPlus.org or call 1-888-993-8866 to find an attorney. Related video: How You Spouse’s Credit Can Impact You www.youtube.com
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