QUESTION
If we buy a car and the people are divorced, can the wife legally sell the car?
Asked on Apr 12th, 2014 on Divorce - Illinois
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We are looking to buy a car. The people are divorced, if she sells it, can he come after us for it?
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It depends on whether she got the car in the divorce and her name is on the title. If yes, then he has nothing to do with the car.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 2:15 PM
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Depends on the Final Judgment.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 11:48 AM
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What does the title say. H and W, then no. H or W, then yes.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 10:24 AM
You should ask if she is legally able to sell the car, and if so, can she show you proof of the same. If the car is in her name only, you should be alright; if it is in both of their name, he should have signed the title over to her name only.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 10:24 AM
If her title is held in her name only or "either/or" she can legally sell the cart. Ask her if the divorce is finished and if the car was awarded to her. If she says no tell her you need to see a court order or something signed by the husband which allows her to sell the car You are wise to be cautious.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 10:24 AM
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If a car is purchased during the marriage then that vehicle will be considered marital property and both individuals have an interest in the car, regardless of whose name it is in. If the car is purchase after a divorce then the car is the purchaser's own property not subject to the former spouse.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 10:24 AM