Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
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I agree - except I would NOT
I agree - except I would NOT call. I would sent a Certified Letter (Return Receipt requested) - I tend to get better results that way.
I agree - you need to do
I agree - you need to do something or BM could do it again. MY DH had issue where BM signed the kids up for camp and told the camp to bill my DH. Show the divorce agreement and what DH was responsible to pay for - not camp to get rid of her kids.
Whoa, I've never even thought
Whoa, I've never even thought of checking DH's credit report and I know he hasn't. I look at mine periodically, but we ought to look at his too.
I know his credit is shot and he doesn't have any debt in his name so ... I've never thought about it.
This is scaring me. :O
It says this account was
It says this account was opened 8/2008. And was sent to collections 1/2009. Should we say something to her?
say something to her??? NO.
say something to her??? NO. Have her ass reported for identity theft or fraud and let big mean men in uniforms talk to her!!!
Did you ask DH about it? Do
Did you ask DH about it? Do that first to be sure he didn't give her permission to do it for whatever reason. Then report it!
To the credit reporting
To the credit reporting agencies, it doesn't matter if you've been victimized by a stranger, a friend, or an ex-wife. Shutting down the unauthorized accounts, filing a fraud report with the police, and telling the credit reporting agencies to place a fraud alert on your account are the first steps to reclaiming your credit.
BM in this situation probably
BM in this situation probably has tried the same things. She always signs SD up for things and then tells people DH is responsible for it. He has to keep the court order on him whenever he travels to NC or gets calls, letters and emails. She is a trip. I would report it to the credit agency, get a fraud report completed and have the agency go after her sorry behind.