Divorce, Debt & How To Avoid STD's Sexually Transmitted Debt

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Got some debt from your ex in the separation? Lawyers secretly call it “sexually transmitted debt “. Lyn a family lawyer of 35 years talks through what to do if you realise you have been left with a debt by your ex. She also discusses what the family court's likely view is on debt and divorce.

We discuss tips and warning signs for debt. We also cover how to deal with debt and a manipulative and controlling (narcissistic ex), high conflict ex and and avoidant ones.

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• How is debt seen in divorce?

• If you paid off your ex’s credit cards in the marriage does it count in the property settlement?

• How is HECS debt viewed in property settlement?

• What happens to items bought through the home loan? 

• What happens if you find out about debt after separation?

• What does the court do with gambiling addiction debts?

• What to do if you find out about a debt after separation and your ex wont help you pay it.

• What to do if you cannot afford to pay the mortgage.

• What the court expects in regards to mortgage.

• How refinancing can help you with sexually transmitted debt.

• Joint mortgages and divorce.

• How is debt  viewed in property settlement

• Your credit rating during divorce and how to keep it good.

• How to protect yourself from debt

• Debts acquired after separation and the family courts views.

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE 

• LEGAL AID

• Lifeline 13 11 14

• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978

• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123

• Relationships Australia 

• Police on 000

• DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill

• DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636

• National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.