FINANCIAL ABUSE IS…
“a behavior that seeks to control a person’s ability to acquire, use, or maintain economic resources, and threatens their self-sufficiency and financial autonomy”. (National Network to End Domestic Violence)
Examples of financial abuse include:
Refusing to work or self support (freeload).
Refusing to allow a partner access to personal credit.
Putting a partner on an “allowance”.
Harassing a partner at work or causing them to be late for work.
Hiding or stealing joint owned assets.
Controlling how money is spent.
Stealing money, credit or identity from a partner.
Forcing a partner to file fraudulent legal documents.
Overspending on credit cards without personal income to pay a balance.
Withholding money or basic resources out of “punishment” for something.
Forging a partner’s signature on checks or other legal documents.
Withholding serious personal financial problems from a partner when the situation affects both.
FINANCIAL ABUSE IS ABOUT CONSENT!
