IAAL: Advice for a friend, please!

What is the name of your state? GA

My best friend recently found out her husband of six years has been cheating on her. The other person's husband discovered the month-long affair and contacted my friend. Both parties have since admitted to it as well.

Now, she is considering her options. They have no children. They do have a signed 12-month apt. lease, a car loan in her name, utilities in his, about 5 credit cards in his name and 2 in hers. And a student loan in her name. They also have a joint checking acct.

I advised her today to open a new acct. because theoretically, husband could withdraw the entire balance and leave her dry. I also advised her to go to the dr. and get tested. You don't know what's been brought home.

She isn't sure whether she wants to stay with her husband, and I don't blame her. You don't make a decision like that in one day. She's staying at her parents for a week to think things through.

Is there anything else she needs to do right now? Would she be able to break the lease? Who decides who is responsible for what bills? Although both have good jobs, my friend makes more money and has less debt than her husband.

Thanks for your time!

Clarification and thanks...

IAAL,

Thanks for responding back so quickly.

I told her last night since both her and husband's name are on the lease, she has as much right there as he does. Believe me, she's not looking to bail on the rent obligations. She just wanted info.

I didn't know about the family judge. So thanks.

I mentioned the income because she's comforted by teh fact that she'd be able to live independently even without her husband's income (on a straight income, expense ratio). Her husband cannot. He has too much debt in his own name. I also mentioned it in case it had a bearing on the family judge answer.

I agree her first priority is deciding about her marriage. I just wanted to help her by gathering info to use as needed.

Thank again for the response!