How can I untangle our joint debt and protect my credit after a breakup?

Q: My partner and I lived together for six years and shared a chequing account with overdraft, a joint credit card and a car loan that I co-signed. We split up two months ago and I don’t know where to start untangling this. Whose debt is whose, how do I get my name off shared accounts and could my ex ruin my credit without me knowing? —Rosa

FP Answers: A breakup can be emotionally and financially complicated. Shared accounts and joint or co-signed debts remain joint whether you...