How can I get out of being a co-signer of a car with my ex-wife?
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How can I get out of being a co-signer of a car with my ex-wife?
I co-sign for my ex-wife 3 years ago when we were married under the understanding that she would pay at least half. I have been paying the car myself for the past 3 years due to her irresponsiblity. She will let the car status go into delinquency and I will have to pay so it won’t affect my credit and even at one time get it out of repossession, not including the late fees, etc. Right now we have a divorce agreement dating back 10 months stating that she will pay half. She only paid her half for 3 of the 10 months. It’s always in delinquency and affecting my credit. She won’t refinance or just give me the car. I don’t know what to do.
Asked on March 15, 2018 under Family Law, Maryland
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can take your wife to have the court enforce your divorce agreemnt. However, you have no recourse rgeagiding the auto lender. In other words, until the loan is paid off, you are financially responsible for making the payments. The fact is that your lender was not a party to your divorce, so your divorce agreement is not binding on them.
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