Can I be held responsible if my wife’s son causes damage or injury with a car that she bought for him but is registered in her name?
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Can I be held responsible if my wife’s son causes damage or injury with a car that she bought for him but is registered in her name?
I am married and my wife’s son lives in another state. On a recent visit, she bought a car for him to drive but put it in her name since he has no driver’s license due to a prior DUI. All assets of my marriage ,house car ect. , are in my name.
Asked on March 28, 2015 under Accident Law, West Virginia
Answers:
Gregory Abbott / Consumer Law Northwest
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
She bought him a car to drive, knowing his driver's license had been suspended because of a DUII? She clearly needs an attorney, both in regards to the damages and possibly, depending upon the exact facts, in regards to potential criminal charges. Assets that are only in your name are likely safe assuming they and you are not in a community property state but this can all get complicated and you may want to review it all with an attorney.
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