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Divorce Doesn't Have To Ruin Your Credit Rating
from: Dave RobinsonIn 1996, I divorced my wife and with that divorce came the
normal dividing of property and assets. There also was the
discussion regarding our credit card debt. We were married for 5
years and used the credit cards as a couple, but the credit
cards were in my name only. Sadly, it became my responsibility
to pay for the huge debt that we had created together.
If you find yourself in a situation like this, you are not
alone. Experts say there has been a 20 percent rise in
bankruptcy filings, and it is estimated that a large part of
this is due to divorce. But don't worry, if you find yourself in
this situation, you will have several options. One thing you
could do is file for bankruptcy. Statistics show that many
people are doing just that. But you should know that if you
choose this option, a bad mark will stay on your credit report
for ten years. Another option would be to simply make the
payments. But for many people, after going though a divorce,
they find that living on one income is a difficult adjustment,
and are forced to only make the minimum payments. That can take
what seems like a lifetime, to pay off your debts. For example,
if you have a debt of $25,000 and are paying an average interest
rate of 18%, it would be thirty-two years before you paid off
that debt! You could be paying for those purchases well up into
your 60's or 70's!
Another option is to seek out professional help. There are
several non-profit organizations that specialize in debt relief,
and many people seek this type of help after a divorce. Here's
how it works. For a small fee of around $14.00 per month debt
relief companies will analyze your credit card debt, living
expenses and income in order to determine what type of repayment
structure would best work for you. They will then contact your
creditors and work with them regarding interest rates, late
fees, and payment amounts. Because credit card companies
understand that divorce is one of the leading causes for
bankruptcy, they usually won't have a problem working with the
credit repair company. After all, they do want their money!
Non-profit agencies do not report credit counseling to credit
bureaus, but most credit card companies do. You may see this as
a negative thing, but many people don't. Credit counseling can
be explained a lot more easily than bankruptcy. And bankruptcy
is often a deal stopper for someone trying to buy a home, or
even purchase a car.
While you are in credit counseling you will not be allowed to
retain or apply for a credit card, but for most people who find
themselves in this situation, that can be a relief. Think about
that as you are cutting them up into little peices. I know I
did. And with each chunk of plastic that fell in the trash, it
was a chipping away of the old and a birth of the new. There's a
feeling of relief that comes over you when you know you don't
have to worry about those mounting credit card bills. And when
you are going through a divorce, the more relief you can get,
the better.
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our website which contains many credit resources.
http://www.my-credit-report.info This article is copyright
2005, but can be freely reprinted, as long as no changes are
made, including hyperlinks.
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