# Debts **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [May 4, 2007, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/debts/4448 "2007-05-04T09:02:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stepmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90ced4/32.png) [@stepmother](https://forum.rosen.com/u/stepmother)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2007, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/debts/4448/1 "2007-05-04T09:02:22Z")
I believe that credit card debt for any reason would be considered separate debts. There may be a way to show that there was no other way to support the child, but for that you would need a good attorney… ---
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2007, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/debts/4448/2 "2007-05-28T21:59:35Z")
Debts incurred after the date of separation are considered separate debt. However, if your Husband has failed to adequately support you he might be liable for arrearages. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![kateyoung123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@kateyoung123](https://forum.rosen.com/u/kateyoung123)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2007, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/debts/4448/3 "2007-05-02T15:03:32Z")
YOu have said that debts which have incurred after separation are considered separate. What if the debts were incurred because spouse was not adequately supporting the family and credit cards needed to be used for living expenses for the children?