How to Keep Your Car in a Divorce
For families who share one car, the value of the vehicle is incredible. In many families, the car is the second most valuable single asset, after the house, and keeping it may be of utmost importance to you if you are going through a divorce. While there is no way to absolutely ensure that you will get ownership of the car, there are a number of steps you can take that can increase your likelihood of being awarded it.
If you or someone you love is going through a divorce, the San Jose divorce lawyers of the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. may be able to help. To learn more, contact us today by calling 408-296-4100.
Steps to Follow
There is no guaranteed way to keep your car following a divorce. However, by following a few simple steps, you can increase your likelihood of keeping the car after your divorce is finalized. These tips include:
- Try to make all of the car payments yourself, preferably from an account you alone control.
- Keep records of these payments, as they may provide some proof that you, and not your spouse, is responsible for the paying for the car.
- If you were unable to follow these two steps before the divorce, you may still be able to prove that you need the car more. If you have a job that requires a commute, or a child who requires frequent medical attention, you may be more likely to win the car.
Even if you do retain ownership of the car, it may come at a price. Divorces in California must be equitable, and if you get the car, you may have to give up something of equal value.
Contact Us
If you are going through a divorce and you are concerned about keeping ownership of the car, the San Jose divorce lawyer, Daniel Jensen, may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 408-296-4100.
