Can I be sued for a car loan that is in my wife’s name although I had the vehicle?
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Can I be sued for a car loan that is in my wife’s name although I had the vehicle?
Asked on April 7, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Texas
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Technically, the loan is only attributable to your wife. But many times a creditor will sue both the spouses just to be sure. When this happens the spouse whose name is not on the loan will have to make a motion to dismiss the matter against them. But is the spouse on the title? Hummmmm
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