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Dealing with Financial Abuse

If your partner or a family member is controlling your money or running up debts in your name, it is financial abuse.

Financial abuse can not only lead to money issues but has a huge impact on mental wellbeing and limits personal freedoms. No one needs to struggle alone, there are things you can do and places to go for help and support.

For advice on how to protect yourself from financial abuse visit https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/divorce-and-separation/protecting-against-financial-abuse