How do I keep from footing the bill for a car we bought when we were still together?
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How do I keep from footing the bill for a car we bought when we were still together?
Me and the other party bought a car once we split we returned the car to the dealer and were left with $14,000 owed. She wants me to pay for all. Papers have been filed by her and i have filed a petition? saying that I disagreed with the paperwork filed
Asked on May 29, 2009 under Family Law, California
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
if both parties signed for the vehicle and the vehicle was returned than any money still due becomes the responsibility of both parties. It comes down to the fact that you ar both responsible and the creditor does not care who pays as long as someone does
determining who is a matter you seem to be handling with the court system. I assume you have an attorney and they are taking care of this for you. Just remember that although a court may determine you owe half she owes half the creditor will want payment from whomever it gets it from. If one of you pays the other doesn't they still can proceed with collection efforts, interest, default, whatever they decide.
So pursue this legally but in the end make sure both parties follow through with the decision
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