If I buy a car now, is it marital property?

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear rummy:

Greetings. No, if you buy a car now it will be your separate propety, unless you buy it with some marital funds. Thank you.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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My husband filed civil summons for divorce from bed and board. And I filed my divorce response and counterclaim with the court. Now my husband and I are living separately.

My question: if I buy a car now, will it be considered marital property?
Pls advise. I’m without any means of transportation.