He stopped communication with us, we are "too strict". He lives with his mom, she let him drop out of his Junior year in high school, buys his cigars & cigs, lets him stay the night w/girlfriend, and now we find out he is driving. No permit, no license, tag off another car, no insurance no nothing. If he has an accident, can the Father be held liable for any of the damages. They have joint custody. I don't want to loose my home over the stupid mother letting him do these things
2006-11-21 02:47:44 · 12 answers · asked by mskitty99_99 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Whoever the car is owned by, plus maybe the kids parents, will be responsible when he kills somebody.
2006-11-21 11:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be held liable until he is 18, so if you have joint custody, why are you letting this happen? The Mom is endandering a child, and can be prosecuted. Go to a lawyer and get a good answer - it may cost a little now to save you a lot later. This kid needs discipline now!! I raised three boys, and two of them got in trouble even within the influence of a good home. I cannot even conceive the trouble this kid can get into by going along the path he is on now. If you love the boy, do something now before it is too late!!
2006-11-21 02:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by Doug R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get into court and seek sole custody before mommy-dear ruins this boys life. How long before the g/f "accidentally" gets pregnant? Is this boy ready to raise a kid? I doubt it as he has not shown any ability to make a single smart choice in life yet.
As for liability, mom can loose whatever she has for this crap. Whoever owns the vehicle is liable for allowing this to go on.
I suggest quite strongly you contact the local police to let them know what is going on. There are several serious laws being ignored here that could get someone killed. The police can be on the look out for the car and have it impounded to get it off the streets. The boy and the owner would then face fines for the illegal actions they are doing.
Get this boy off the road and back in school under your roof.
2006-11-21 03:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Improve your grades. Do your chores the first time she asks...or even with out her asking. Get a job so that you can help pay for the insurance and gas. Make sure you are responsible when you drive with her in the car. You have to show her that you are mature and responsible. Then she will be more likely to let you drive. When I got my license...my parents were of the opinion...that it did not matter that I passed the state test...I still had to pass their test before they let me drive their cars. Sounds like your mom is of a similar mind set.
2016-05-22 06:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some situations and in some states parents can be named in lawsuits when minors are in at fault losses. It's vicarious liability. Fortunately, there's not that much time left before he's 18. The other thing is that the owner of a car he drives can also be named in a lawsuit for negligent entrustment if he/she lets him drive knowing he's unlicensed or has a bad driving record, etc. Heck, there doesn't need to be any evidence that the owner knew for someone to be named in the suit.
2006-11-21 09:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the father can be liable. At 17, this guy can get a license. You should encourage him to get one. Try to have a sit-down with the mother. This kid is sliding down a sad slippery road...
2006-11-21 02:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by Wil T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to my knowledge the parent's are both responsible for the actions of their children. If he causes damage to property or personal injury the will go where the money is. especially if you carry insurance for him (ie: Medical) this would show financial responsibility. It sounds like he needs a good butt kicking, I am also glad to here that she is you ex - she does not seem like a good role model for your son.. I may fight to get custody away from her or get her on the same page...
2006-11-21 02:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he lives with Mom and drives Mom's car, you're essentially 2nd in line. If he's driving your or your husband's car, he shouldn't be until he gets licensed.
You might still get 'pulled in' if there is a suit against him using Mom's car, especially if her insurance is inadequate or doesn't exist.
I'd report him, quite frankly.
2006-11-21 08:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bottom line, yes, and they probably will go after dad since he seems more reasonable and probably has deeper pockets also. Mother is causing child endangerment of course by allowing it, and could be reported. I think if it were me, I'd drop into the local police station and ask their advice on it.
2006-11-21 04:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was me, I would pay the money to get an attorney to help with this matter. I would not want to take the chance of someting happening. What is wrong with that mother? Doesn't she care that she is responsible for him too?
2006-11-21 02:57:29 · answer #10 · answered by Ellyn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋