Q: My wife filed papers her self to divorce me. I have no problem with this however the vehicle she has in her possession
is financed and in my name. I would like the vehicle transferred to her name and have her responsibole for the balance due on the note since I due not have the vehicle. Do I need to hire a attorney to get this done?
A: Your wife will have to agree to assume the note on the car. If refuses to cooperate, then you will need to call a temporary order hearing. In the hearing you will need to ask the judge to order her to assume the note if she is to keep the car. That will then need to reduce what the judge says to an enforceable order. So, if she does not willingly refinance the car into her name, a lawyer will be handy to take her to court to either take on the note or give the car back.
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