Quick answer
Financial control can affect your ability to leave and should be part of safety planning.
Do now
Use a safer channel to ask an advocate about emergency resources and lawful access to documents. If safe, preserve statements and evidence of coerced transactions. Ask a lawyer about temporary financial relief and disputed debts.
Watch for
Opening accounts, changing addresses, or downloading statements can trigger notifications. Do not take risky steps solely because a general checklist recommends them.
Official sources
National Domestic Violence Hotline — Plan for Safety, National Domestic Violence Hotline — Internet Safety, DC Courts — Family Court Self-Help Center, FTC — Debt Collection FAQs.