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Columns: Driving for Dollars
Terry Jackson   Expert: Terry Jackson
Driving for Dollars
Flummoxed husband has few options
Driving for Dollars

Wife won't add spouse's name to title
 

Dear Terry,
My wife recently bought a car and listed her name as the only owner. She refuses to add my name to the title. We live in Arizona. What can I do, if anything?
-- Todd

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Dear Todd,
If your wife bought the car on her own, she doesn't have to put you on the title -- or even let you drive it.

Depending on the divorce laws in Arizona, however, her car may be considered community property and you might be entitled to a share of it if you ever split.


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