Q: Am I required to help pay maintenance and registration for a car my ex GF bought for our kid? She makes way more that me
We're in California, I pay child support, spend time with my daughter and provide her medical insurance. My ex did not discuss the car with me but demands I pay half of the maintenance and registration.
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Under California law, there is no clear answer to whether you are required to help pay for the maintenance and registration of a car your ex-girlfriend bought for your child. It depends on the specific circumstances of your case, such as the terms of your custody agreement and whether the car is considered a necessary expense for the child's welfare.
If the car is necessary for your child's transportation and your custody agreement requires you to contribute to transportation costs, then you may be required to help pay for the maintenance and registration. However, if the car is not considered a necessary expense or your custody agreement does not require you to contribute to transportation costs, then you may not be required to pay for the car expenses.
It's important to review your custody agreement and consult with a family law attorney to determine your legal obligations regarding the car expenses. Additionally, if you believe that your ex-girlfriend's demand for you to pay half of the expenses is unreasonable or unfair, you may consider negotiating a different arrangement or seeking court intervention.
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