Can I sue my ex for credit card debt?

Can I sue my ex for credit card debt?

Yes, you can sue your ex. You can even sue your divorce lawyer for not insisting that all joint accounts be closed before the divorce decree was issued. But if you are a joint owner on the account, the creditor is within its legal rights to attempt to collect the debt from you.

Can you get in trouble for using someone’s debit card?

For example, can you use another person’s bank card? On Wednesday, we explained that while it’s not illegal to give someone permission to use your card, you are in breach of your card contract with your bank. There’s no risk if you’re the one using someone else’s card.

How many years can you get for credit card theft?

That misdemeanor would subject you to a maximum of one year in the county jail and up to $1,000 in fines, Vacciana says. However, if you charge $300 or more on that credit card, that would be considered a felony and you could face a $5,000 fine and up to five years in prison.