What Is Financial Abuse?

Financial abuse is a form of Domestic and Family Violence, it is when someone controls access to your money and resources. It can also involve putting debt in your name. It prevents you from being able to make decisions about your money, or money that should be shared in a relationship. You may be a victim of financial abuse if someone withholds money from you, accrues debt in your name, won’t include you in financial decisions or controls all your household’s spending.