Any property purchased during the marriage is marital property and subject to equitable distribution. For now, one of you or both of you must make the payment on the truck. Yes, the “truck” could be “given” to him in the property settlement and your name removed from the loan, title, etc. Until a settlement occurs, or an agreement occurs, you are both responsible for the payments.
It is typically very hard to refinance a vehicle. The court may order him to make the payments and if he does not he can be held in contempt. If he does not refinance the vehicle and the payments are late the creditors may pursue you. Generally, the court is going to give him a chance to make the payments before ordering that he sell or refinance the vehicle. If you are not in court, you may be able to negotiate for him to pay off or refinance this debt.
This would not be done as part of the divorce. It would be done through a separation Agreement, or as part of a court action for Equitable Distribution.
Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
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Ok…One month before my husband walked out on me we bought a brand new pick up truck jointly. He has been making the payments. I was wondering if there was any way I could get the vehicle note out of my name as part of the divorce decree so it wouldn’t tie up my line of credit and I want to make sure if he doesn’t make the payment I wouldn’t be held liable for a repossession.