Divorce & Credit Reports: Protecting Clients Before, During, and After Divorce

Divorce is a common trigger for credit reporting errors, due to joint debts, decree noncompliance, lack of understanding about credit reports, account take-over, fraudulent credit applications, and authorized user credit cards. In this program, James Smith, of Fair Credit Attorneys, discusses how family law practitioners who understand the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) can better protect their clients’ financial futures and avoid malpractice pitfalls.

Credits: 1.25 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR

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Divorce is a common trigger for credit reporting errors, due to joint debts, decree noncompliance, lack of understanding about credit reports, account take-over, fraudulent credit applications, and authorized user credit cards. Clients are often left with long-term financial harm. In this program, James Smith, of Fair Credit Attorneys, discusses how family law practitioners who understand the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) can better protect their clients’ financial futures and avoid malpractice pitfalls.

James Smith, Fair Credit Attorneys, Palos Heights

Expires: 10/1/27

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Divorce is a common trigger for credit reporting errors, due to joint debts, decree noncompliance, lack of understanding about credit reports, account take-over, fraudulent credit applications, and authorized user credit cards. Clients are often left with long-term financial harm. In this program, James Smith, of Fair Credit Attorneys, discusses how family law practitioners who understand the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) can better protect their clients’ financial futures and avoid malpractice pitfalls.

James Smith, Fair Credit Attorneys, Palos Heights

Expires: 10/1/27

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Program Date	10/17/25

Products specifications

Program Date	10/17/25

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