Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: voluntary repossesion

Your attorney may be able to get a court order obligating the other spouse to return the car to the dealer unless they can qualify on their own. That would protect you.

Re: voluntary repossesion

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Just because you turn the car in does not mean you have no further obligation unless the lender agrees. Is it possible that your husband is trying to preserve the credit of both parties by keeping the car and making the payments?

This issue should be addressed by the court in your dissolution of marriage. You should discuss this issue with attorney if you are represented by counsel.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.