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10 Nov 07 #6296 by Robert1977
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My ex wife has listed on her expenses sheet credit card repayments of £60 per month. (But not an actual liability as her expenses form was not a form but a piece of notebook paper with a few expenses on it) I suspect she has ran up huge debts on these cards since our separation. Do these become my debts too? Do these reduce the money in the pot? What effect will it have on my side? Confused. Help.

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12 Nov 07 #6434 by loobyloo
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Hi Robert
all i can tell you is the debts i incurred DURING the marriage have been listed on form E.. the judge asked me to explain them and it will be decided whether incurred for neccessity or extravagance.. it will then be decided whether we both liable. I would imagine as the finances are only looked upon from the last 12 months, anything incurred post seperation would not count unless in support of living costs.
But there is a definite reason why the absolute not applied for before the finances.
Im female with the debt through neccessity when x2b had plenty of money just meanwith it.. but that dosent mean i dont realise that some do run up debt for non other than self indulgence
I would be wary and make sure you have legal help if possible
looby

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