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How do you transfer car insurance and loans during a divorce?
My wife and I are getting divorced soon, and I want to transfer the loan title and car insurance to her. What are my options?
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Sophie Newman
What happens if I'm stuck with two car payments after a divorce?
My husband and I had two vehicles during our marriage, and when we separated, we each kept our respective cars. Unfortunately, my name is still on the loans for both of our cars since my husband couldn't qualify for the loan on his own. I'm stuck paying my $500 a month and now his $400, which he says he can't afford to pay now. What are my options?
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Sophie Newman
Can you buy a car during a divorce filing in Illinois?
My future ex-husband and I both have separate cars, but I want to purchase a new one. Can I do so before the divorce is official? What will be the legal and financial implications?
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Sophie Newman
Who pays for the child's car insurance after a divorce?
Our daughter (17) has been on my and my husband's car insurance policy with GEICO for several years. Now that we are separating and getting our own policies, who should cover her?
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Sophie Newman
Does your marital status need to be accurate on a car insurance?
I am divorced and noticed my insurance policy lists me as single. Is this okay? Should I let my car insurance company know?
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Emily Maracle
What happens to a car loan during a divorce in California?
My wife and I took out a loan on a Subaru several years ago before we decided to split up. There's still about $20,000 to pay off. We've decided that she can keep the car, but my name is still on the loan. Is there any way to remove my or am I stuck with it?
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Sophie Newman
How are assets divided during a divorce in New York?
My former spouse and I have a house and some equity in a leased vehicle. How will these assets be distributed during our divorce proceedings?
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Sophie Newman
Can I get my name off a car loan?
I'm the co-borrower on a car loan with my boyfriend, but we recently had a falling out. I'm not sure if we'll get back together, and I don't want to be on his loan if he gets vindictive. Can I take my name off the loan?
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Eric Schad
How can I remove my ex-husband as a co-signer from my car loan?
How can I get my ex off of my car loan? He is getting remarried and I honestly want to cut all ties with him. I can't even stand talking to him. Is there any easy way to remove him from my loan?
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Shannon Martin
How do you transfer car loans during a divorce in Colorado?
My future ex-spouse wants to keep the Jeep that we bought during our marriage, and we've agreed to this, but my name is still on the loan. How do I ensure that I'm not responsible for loan payments after our divorce?
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Sophie Newman
How can I qualify for a hardship license?
How do I know if I qualify for a hardship license? I received a letter from the court stating my driver's license is suspended due to non-payment of child support. I know I need to pay, but I only just got a new job after searching for the last six months. If I can't drive to work, I will never have the money to pay my ex-wife—so what can I do?
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Shannon Martin
How can I remove a car from my GEICO policy?
My future ex-husband and I share an insurance policy in New York. He took the car and moved out. He has been saying he would get insurance on it but he never did. I can't keep paying for his car so I would like to remove it from the GEICO policy.
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Shannon Martin
How can I transfer a car loan to my wife during a divorce in Michigan?
The cars (both Honda Civics) are our only assets, and we are planning to divorce. Both of the loans are in my name, but she has agreed to take over the loan for her car. How do I get it to be only in her name?
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Sophie Newman
Can my ex-husband stay on my insurance?
My ex-husband and I are still on the same insurance policy. He no longer lives with me, but pays me for his half of the insurance. Is this allowed?
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Emily Maracle
Do you need to be listed on both your parent's insurance policies if they're divorced?
I just got my driver's license and will be going onto my dad's insurance. My parents are divorced, do I also need to be on my mom's?
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Emily Maracle
Can you list your marital status as single on car insurance if you've been divorced?
I've been divorced for five years. Is it fraud if I list my marital status as single on my car insurance application?
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Emily Maracle
How can a lender verify alimony or child support income?
I want to be able to use my alimony payments and child support to verify my income for a car loan. What documentation do I need to provide to the lender?
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Sophie Newman
Should I refinance before or after a divorce?
My spouse and I are separated but not officially divorced. I want to refinance so I can get just my name on the mortgage payments (he's agreed to let me keep the house). When should I file for refinancing?
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Sophie Newman
Do you still qualify for USAA after a divorce if you aren't in the military?
My ex-wife is in the military and I joined USAA while we were together. I like USAA and want to keep my bank account and car insurance through them. Would I be able to do so?
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Emily Maracle
How do I get the co-owner off a car title?
I recently separated from my husband, but we’re co-owners on my daily-use car. He agreed to remove his name from the car title so I’m the sole owner. I’m not familiar with the process so I’m wondering, how do I get the co-owner off a car title?
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Eric Schad
Can I keep my USAA insurance after a divorce?
My ex-husband is in the military, so our car insurance and bank accounts are through USAA. I need to get my own car insurance, am I able to stay with USAA?
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Emily Maracle
Can my wife ask for my sports car during a divorce?
We live in Washington state and my ex is asking for my Alfa Romeo in the divorce. Does she have any chance of getting it? I own the title and paid for the vehicle myself before we were married.
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Sophie Newman
Who gets the car in a divorce in Alabama?
My (ex) spouse and I have shared a car for the duration of the marriage, but the title's in his name. I've been using the vehicle to commute to work. Will I have any claim to it after the divorce?
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Sophie Newman
Is a car defined as marital property?
The title is in my soon-to-be ex-husband's name, but when we were together, we used it as a family car. Would it still be considered marital property?
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Sophie Newman
Can getting a divorce impact your car insurance rates?
I'm in the process of getting divorced and will have to switch over my car insurance. Will my insurance rates be higher because I'm divorced?
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Emily Maracle
How do I remove someone from my car insurance policy?
My husband and I split up. We agreed that I could take one of the cars, but there's a bit of an issue: while the car title is in my name, my husband is on the insurance. How can I remove him from the policy?
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Eric Schad
Can you buy a new car mid-divorce in Wisconsin?
My car, which is registered in my name, just broke down, and I need to purchase a new vehicle. The problem is that my divorce is not finalized. Can I take out a loan to buy a car before then?
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Sophie Newman
How can I remove my ex-husband from my insurance policy?
I got remarried and forgot to remove my ex-husband from my insurance. I want to add my husband and his vehicle to my policy. Will it be a problem that I never removed my ex-husband?
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Emily Maracle
If neither my wife nor I want to keep a car during a divorce, can we return it?
During our marriage, we bought a 2018 Prius, but now that we're divorcing, we can no longer afford to pay for the loan. Can we turn the car back in to the dealership for a cheaper one? What will be the implications for the loan?
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Sophie Newman
Can child support cover a car for a teen in Texas?
I'm the custodial parent and receive child support from my ex. Can I use the money to help buy my teen a car? He will also be contributing some money of his own.
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Sophie Newman

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