[header] How to spot signs of financial abuse [title] Watch if your significant other takes charge of your money. [step] One of the signs of financial abuse in a relationship is one of the partners demanding to control the finances. This could mean forcing you to hand over your paycheck to your partner, and then only receiving a small allowance. 
[substeps] Only one person having access to the bank account is also a sign that abuse could be taking place. [title] Look at your credit reports and credit card statements frequently.