If in my divorce we agreed that I would pay for the car that she has, once it is paid for do I have a right to it or do I have to give her the title that’s in my name?
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If in my divorce we agreed that I would pay for the car that she has, once it is paid for do I have a right to it or do I have to give her the title that’s in my name?
Asked on January 6, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If in your divorce you agreed and the court ordered that you pay for the vehicle that was awarded to her, then you must turn over title to her as soon as possible but keep in mind that this may accelerate your loan or you can simply wait to turn over title until you are done paying for the vehicle. Keep in mind as well that as long as you are connected to this vehicle financially or as possible co-title holder, you hold yourself in a position of possibly being liable should she get into a motor vehicle accident and that accident is her fault. You may need to go to court to see if the court can order an indemnification clause or if you can do that separately.
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