Can I be held responsible for a car after a divorce decree awarded it to my ex-wife?

Full question:

when I was married, I signed for my wife to buy a car. She was the co buyer. In the divorce, the judge awarded her the title, and balance due on the car. A month later, she stopped making the payments. In the divorce decree, she wasn't supposed to hold my property in harm or hurt my credit. However, the car went back for non payment and my credit report shows this. They tell me that I am responsible for the car and it's payments. How can I be held responsible if a judge granted her the car, balance due, and title? Can I sue the creditors since I have tried every dispute?

  • Category: Divorce
  • Date:
  • State: Texas

Answer:

The creditors only consider the names on the contracts. To address the issue related to the divorce settlement, you may need to take legal action. If your ex-wife is not complying with the divorce decree, you can file a petition for contempt in court.

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FAQs

If your ex-wife stops making payments on a car awarded to her in the divorce, you may still be held responsible for the loan if your name remains on the contract. Creditors typically look at the names on the loan agreement, not the divorce decree. To address this, you can file a petition for contempt against your ex-wife for not adhering to the divorce terms.