Going through a divorce is obviously a very tough event to experience. But learning that the division of liabilities as dictated by a divorce decree has no bearing on the way that creditors and collection companies report to the credit reports can certainly add salt to the wound. The agreement we sign with the creditors doesn’t observe the rulings of a divorce decree.

Regardless of whether the accounts shared by two divorcing parties are credit cards, car notes or a mortgage, the companies will continue to report the accounts to the credit reports as jointly owned accounts, regardless of the decision handed down by the court. And if those accounts progress to the point of becoming a collection account, that account will negatively effect both parties’ credit reports, even if it’s years after the divorce has become final.

Even if a negative account doesn’t become a collection account, as long as the account remains open, it can effect the other person’s ability to be able to borrow. The balances and monthly payments associated with those accounts will continue to be included in both people’s debt to income ratio. Although the court system doesn’t seem to be able to help you through this situation, you can learn to help and manage your way through it yourself.

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