Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

ex wife default on car loan

my ex was awarded the marital van subject to the finance co. both name were on the lein. i have no further obligations with the van. but it is affecting my credit. I'm i still liable for the debt. even though it was awarded to her?


Asked on 11/24/08, 8:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: ex wife default on car loan

Yes. The divorce court did not have jurisdiction over the creditor, and if you were on the note then you can still be liable to the creditor for the debt. Slow pay or no pay can negatively affect your credit. Your divorce lawyer should have explained all of this to you. You did have an attorney, didn't you?

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Answered on 11/24/08, 11:58 pm


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