Her ex racked up $7,000 of credit card debt, crumbling her finances. Now, a new law could require abusers to pay.

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Juliette, a domestic violence survivor, was left with nearly $7,000 in debt after her ex-husband misused a credit card in her name.
Her credit score plummeted, forcing her to move to a low-income apartment and barring her from other housing options.
New York is the eighth state to enact legislation offering relief from coerced debt for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking.
The law allows survivors to contest debts directly with creditors, who must then investigate and potentially remove the debt from the survivor's record.
While the new law won't retroactively help Juliette, it offers hope to other survivors facing similar financial abuse.
Experts note the significant, long-lasting impact of coerced debt on survivors' ability to secure housing, employment, and transportation.

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