What options does my daughter have to recover a pickup truck that her husband is in possession of?
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What options does my daughter have to recover a pickup truck that her husband is in possession of?
They are currently separated and she is living in one state and he is living in another. They purchased the truck while still married. The title to the truck is in her name only but her husband has the truck and is refusing to make the payments which are now 2 months late. My daughter does not have the money to pay for both of their vehicles.
Asked on October 25, 2017 under Family Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, property purchased during a marriage is joint property regardless of whose name is on the title or deed. If your daughter met with an attorney who suggested those options it must be based upon conversations with your daughter as to strategy. Why hasn't she filed for divorce? Or legal separation if the state permits so that her attorney can request that the car be either paid by the Husband, turned over to her or some other option available? She needs a long term strategy and quickly before her credit is ruined. Good luck.
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