Who pays to repair a car if it is titled inone person’s name but registered in another’s?
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Who pays to repair a car if it is titled inone person’s name but registered in another’s?
My husband and I are getting a divorce. Recently we went to get my car titled in my name only. This was on about a month ago. He also cancelled the insurance on it that day without telling me but the registration is still good for another 3 or so months. I was in a car accident on 3 weeks ago and it was my fault. When I called the insurance company to tell them, they told me the insurance was cancelled. On the transfer paper from the notary it still has that the registration for the insurance in his name. So do I pay for it out of pocket, or is he responsible?
Asked on July 8, 2011 under Accident Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Listen if you are sued you are BOTH going to be sued here. And if you are not divorced yet or have a signed agreement as to the assets the car is BOTH of yours and BOTH your responsibility. He was very foolish to cancel the insurance. In the event that you are both sued then he will have no coverage and will have to defend the suit out of pocket. And at this point I really think that this issue needs to be addressed in your divorce. Although you caused the accident here and can be found at fault, he should have given notice to you on the insurance was being cancelled. Speak with your attorney on the matter. Good luck.
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