Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Re: husband left state and family with car

I assume you don't want to continue to pay the insurance on this car, but you could cancel the coverage on that vehicle as long as you keep it intact on the auto you are using. The problem with doing that is that if your husband causes an accident in a state where the law holds all owners of record responsible for an accident caused by someone using the vehicle with the owner's permission, you would be exposed to a lawsuit, and you would want insurance. If your husband has the title in his possession and you are prepared to sign over the car to him, I suggest you try and get in touch with him and tell him you'll do so if he'll send you the title. Or you might apply to the motor vehicle administration for a duplicate title and just sign it over to him on that in an effort to get your name off as an owner of record.

Re: husband left state and family with car

A duplicate title can be obtained from MVA to convey title to your husband alone.

Question is whether you are jointly liable for the loan, if any, that may remain on the car.

If so, you will need to work with the loan holder on this matter. They may be reluctant to work with

you since, at this point, you may be the better source of re-payment. Have you filed for a divorce? You should also consider this as it may provide you with additional leverage on this and other matters.