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What is it called when the wife opens a credit card account without telling the husband and then accumulates a large debt?
Lillfox
I don't think there's a technical or legal term for what you have described. If you live in a non-community property state and the wife is the only person on the credit account then the creditor can probably only sue her if she doesn't pay. If you live in a community property state the husband MAY be responsible for the debt but state provisions regarding community debt vary broadly. However, it is reported that creditors don't usually go to the trouble of suing the non-debtor but it may affect the credit rating of the non-debtor spouse. Community property is a marital property scheme used by nine states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. In addition, Alaska allows married couples to choose either community property or equitable distribution when determining ownership of marital assets. If you are worried about the consequences of the debt and spending you should discuss your situation with an attorney regarding your rights and obligations in your state.
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