Originally Posted by
CVG_Kid
That's a big issue with the new law.
This highlights that issue. My guess is that at some point there is a revision of the law but that's the standard today.
Looks like there may be other options if you live in California or Texas:
The Federal Reserve also pointed out that in community property states -- including California and Texas -- nonworking spouses can assert joint ownership of property (including income) acquired by a working spouse. In those cases, issuers can consider the spouse's income when considering a credit card application solely in the name of the stay-at-home spouse, the board said.
From
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-ca...#ixzz1m1Zfscxj
ETA: Sorry, I just realized this is getting off topic