Resources

This chapter describes and explains credit reports and credit scores in the context of domestic violence and safety, then offers credit advocacy strategies.

This chapter reviews the practice of credit discrimination and predatory lending in the context of safety for survivors, and provides legal remedies and advocacy strategies.

This chapter explores different types of debt, how debts are treated differently in family law and consumer law, and safety considerations when dealing with debt.

This chapter describes the significance of identity theft and its impact on survivors of domestic violence.

This chapter explains the student loan system and problems domestic violence survivors may face, and outlines factors and steps advocates should consider.

This chapter will cover the basics of bankruptcy, the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, important timing considerations, and alternatives to bankruptcy.

This chapter covers who’s involved in the mortgage market, how foreclosures take place, and information for advocates advising a survivor about options to avoid foreclosure.

Topics in this chapter include filing tax returns, tax benefits related to children, IRS audits, innocent spouse relief, IRS collection, and finding tax help.

This chapter will cover the issues survivors face when seeking a divorce and offer legal strategies as applied to a case scenario, Jane.