{"id":51457,"date":"2025-05-14T17:12:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=51457"},"modified":"2025-05-14T17:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:14:06","slug":"what-is-financial-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/what-is-financial-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"What is financial abuse and what are the warning signs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Financial abuse happens when someone controls your money, stops you from being financially independent or prevents you from earning your own income. It’s a pattern of behaviour where one person tries to control another person’s access to and use of finances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often occurring between partners, financial abuse is a form of family violence. It can happen alongside other forms of abuse, like physical or emotional abuse, but it can also occur on its own.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, financially abusive behaviours can seem subtle at first, like a partner trying to be helpful by taking over the finances. However, these actions can really be about gaining control over your access to money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial abuse can start at any point in a relationship and can even continue after you’ve separated, through things like property settlements and child support.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial abuse can have a really big impact on your life, both emotionally and financially. It’s important to remember that it’s not your fault<\/strong>. Everyone has the right to control their own money, no matter their relationship status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, it’s okay to ask for help if you or someone you know might be experiencing financial abuse. There are a range of wellbeing services<\/a> at La Trobe that are there to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of financial abuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Controlling your money:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n