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He is getting further into debt......

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deleted_user
Our divorce is still in the courts(anything we do financially after the petition/response is separate)But he's busy taking out loans to float attorneys fees etc.Will his personal debt effect child support and alimony?
deleted_user
deleted_user
My stbx is doing the same thing. He has run up HUGE credit card balances in the past few months. (they were basically zero balances this time last year).

Hotel rooms and other "entertainment" with the OW, his legal fees, all the new stuff he bought for his new apartment...

Credit card debt scares the crap out of me. Luckily we never had joint credit card accounts.
deleted_user
deleted_user
At least in Wi they have you file the debts listed during the marriage and then what ever debt is taken on after papers are filed would be that persons debits
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deleted_user
depending on the state you reside in could have a bearing or he's figuring still a marital debt and you get stuck with half the bills. look into that. also, debt is debt and income is income. usually child support and spousal support have NO bearing on debt as far as I've seen. check with your state and your attorney.
bigguy3
bigguy3
Child support is based on his ability to earn, your ability to earn, and the number of children. His amount of debt should not affect child support.

Spousal support (alimony) is another matter and is typically looked at differently. Spousal support is not always awarded and his ability to pay may affect it. I hope that helps.
deleted_user
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Mine too - great - he thinks he will be able to buy a condo after he wrecks his credit - only if his Mommy gives him the money - - and I don't think she will do that, but who knows?
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