Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

86 Year Old Driver

Mother-in-law has recovered from a heart attach, quad by-pass, broken hip within last year. Husband had been disabling her car and she has hired her own mechanic. Did not pass DMV eye test and was instructed to get a note from Dr. that can see to drive--he gave it to her. When the father-in-law passed she changed the title to my Husband is co-owner instead of survivor. If she is in an accident can the home my husband and I share be in jeopardy? She shouldn't be driving but it is all about her and she was adamant in saying ''she is going to live what is left of her life, no one is going to tell her what she can or can't do.''

I recommended to my husband that he throw her in the car and drive to DMV and tell her if she insists on driving she needs to pay to have the title changed to remove him. Am I worried about nothing. Do I need to retain a lawyer? Thanks!


Asked on 9/02/08, 8:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: 86 Year Old Driver

Your husband should file the necessary papers with the DMV to have his name removed from the title of this vehicle---whether mother-in-law agrees or not.

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Answered on 9/02/08, 2:44 pm


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