# New car

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/new-car/12118>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [April 11, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/new-car/12118 "2011-04-11T22:05:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![dgt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a587f6/32.png) [@dgt](https://forum.rosen.com/u/dgt)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/new-car/12118/1 "2011-04-11T22:05:42Z")

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I traded in my older car for a new one recently. I paid for the old one myself and it was paid in full. The new car title is in my name and only I use it. It is my only means of transportation and I have 2 kid’s. I there any chance the spouse can take my car or if he tries to damage it, should I call the police? I am willing to take less then half for the house when it sells as it is on an equity loan so I will end up paying for it.

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**Author:** ![Erin\_Clarey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de0a6/32.png) [@Erin\_Clarey](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Erin_Clarey)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/new-car/12118/2 "2011-04-12T14:08:08Z")

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If you purchased the car after the date of separation, it is your separate property.