A Missouri man is currently suing his parents for their allegedly failing to pay off credit card debt incurred on his cards. The man claims that his parents, who now live in Texas, owe him $26,000 in credit card charges. He says they have not paid off the outstanding balances.

The now divorced couple incurred large debt during their marriage. That debt reportedly included property taxes. According to the son, the couple asked him if they could use his four separate low-interest credit cards. The son's petition claims that he and his parents entered into an agreement whereby the parents promised to pay off all of the charges and indemnify the complainant.

The petition in this case indicated that two Citi cards had accumulated combined charges of $13,000, while another $10,000 was placed on a Bank of America card. The petition also stated that the account holder (the son) had never been compensated. The parents filed separate formal answers to the allegations.

In Missouri and elsewhere, credit card debt can quickly spiral out of control. For many people, this type of debt can become overwhelming and lead to other financial problems. As this particular case illustrates, credit card debt can even come between family members. However, when experiencing difficulty handling your financial obligations, it may be a good idea to speak to someone who is knowledgeable in this area to see if there is a way that credit card debt relief can be offered. For instance, in many cases, there is little difficulty in discharging debt through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Additionally, there are qualified people who may be able to help you make the right decision and get you out of credit card debt. Becoming knowledgeable about debt relief can ensure that your rights in Missouri are protected by law.

Source: setexasrecord.com, "New trial date set in son's case against parents over credit card debt," John Suayan, Dec. 13, 2011