This can leave bills unpaid for a year, two years, or even longer. Your spouse may be in contempt of court for disobeying a court order that requires him to pay certain bills. It simply isn t a legally sufficient defense to say, It s no longer my responsibility because the court ordered my spouse to pay. Remember that your contract with the creditor pre-dates the court proceeding and you are still responsible even if your spouse fails to pay. Of course not.
Most divorcing parties find it difficult to keep their credit intact.
Below are some resources that may help you in maintaining, repairing, and restoring your credit.