What are my rights to a vehicle that my husband cosigned with me. He states he will claim possession even though he has never made a payment.
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What are my rights to a vehicle that my husband cosigned with me. He states he will claim possession even though he has never made a payment.
Asked on June 22, 2009 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
Roy L. Reeves / Reeves Law Firm, P.C.
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Texas is a community property state. If the car was bought during the marriage, it is 1/2 yours, and 1/2 his. If it was bought before marriage, it is yours. The date of purchase is what matters. That said, in a divorce, it is possible to ask for a party to reimburse the community estate (the marriage) for expenses paid for the benefit of the separate estate.
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