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If your marriage fails, it’s important to protect yourself. Have an attorney draw up legal separation documents which should be signed before you move out. When you do move out, follow these helpful tips:
- If you’re renting, take your name off the lease so you won’t be liable for the rent on two places.
- Remove your name from all utilities (cable, phone, trash, electric, gas, water, sewer) so you won’t be liable for bills that accrue after you move out.
- Open a post office box and sign a change of address form to have your mail delivered there. You don’t want your spouse checking your personal mail.
- Cancel or freeze all joint credit accounts. You and your spouse remain equally liable for any charges that accrue until your divorce is finalized. You should each obtain credit cards in your own name.
- Make a copy of addresses, phone numbers, account numbers, etc. for all financial records, including tax records for the past 6 years.
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