If my parents gave me a car while I was married and now my husband and I are separated, is the car considered community property?
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If my parents gave me a car while I was married and now my husband and I are separated, is the car considered community property?
Asked on January 21, 2013 under Family Law, Texas
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written, if registered title to the car that was given to you by your parents is solely in your name, then under the laws of all states in this country the vehicle is your sole separate property. If registered title is in your and your spouse's name to the car then both of you own it and it is deemed community property.
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