He is military and the Army told him that he would have to provide a vehicle for me sinse i have custody of our child. I moved to Ne in June and i just found out today that he cancelled our auto insurance in July. We are still paying on the truck , that is in his name. He recently, Novemeber, sent me new tags for the truck that he apparently got with expired insurance. What should i do? We will be starting our court hearings for our divorce later this month, can i use it to my advantage?
2007-01-09 10:05:23 · 11 answers · asked by kristina e 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thanks to those that are giving useful answers. To those of you that are insisting that I pay for my own, its military policy that he provide transportation for his family, especially if he has a child and insurance for any vehicle that is in his name. Thanks again for the real answers.
2007-01-09 10:20:13 · update #1
Why would you think he would pay for insurance on a vehicle he doesn't use? It's something you need to pay for. You might as well get use to it now.......you won't be getting everything handed over to you on a silver platter. Be responsible.
See below for the rest of my "real answer"....
2007-01-09 10:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by ksgirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know where you got the information that the military can make him provide transportation. They can "suggest" heavily, but they can't make him do anything other than send the BAH he gets for having dependents, and obeying any court orders that are sent to the military....(such as alimoney or child support).
Your seperation and divorce are a civil matter and the military tries to stay out of them. Can you imagine how much work it would take to get involved in all seperations and divorces military members have? The military in to defend the nation, not make sure the dependent has a sounding board to complain.
I've been in the service for 26 years, care to guess at the number of times I've recieved phone calls about " that no good S.O.B. husband"? I, and thousands of other senior enlisted don't have the time to get involved in every seperation or divorce.
The problems I will address is child support, restraining orders, and garnishment allotments. Other than that, you'll have to consult with civilian legal counsel.
Oh, btw, how did you get "custody" of the child if you are just seperated?
2007-01-09 19:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by jonn449 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the reason that you have the truck is because of some "military policy" that he provide transportation, rather than any provision of the separation agreement, then you need to contact the legal authorities at his base, or his commander's office, in order to find out whether that requirement also includes providing insurance. I know nothing of military law, but my guess is that it would. If not, then he has no legal obligation to do so, and you will need to purchase it yourself.
In divorce proceedings, you should make sure that if you want him to pay for insurance, you ask that such be part of the divorce decree. I'm not saying you'll get it, but you can ask.
2007-01-09 19:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Contact his chain of command about the situation. Until the divorce is complete he is required to keep the insurance upto date on any vehicle in his name.
Yes all of this could be used to your advantage in the courts as showing his character for a jury or a judge.
2007-01-09 18:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by Lance D 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If he's still paying the truck and it's under his name, they'll add on insurance and add it to the payment at least in California, either way, I wouldn't be complaining, your a parent as much as he is and you have most of the responsibilty, it's not safe to drive your childeren without insurance., he could be like my ex and not provide anything. Be greatful, I wish I got a gallon of milk!
2007-01-09 18:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would maybe ask him about it, but would not bring it up in court unless this was a part of the original arrangement which doesn't appear to be the case. I would be thankful that he is allowing you to use the truck and renewed the tags for you, which can be very expensive.
2007-01-09 18:12:10 · answer #6 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm going thru a divorce myself & my lawyer told me that I can't legally make any changes to my health coverage, insurance or any other joint contract until the deed is done. So yes, if you are not being represented, tell the Judge about that. Good luck.
2007-01-09 18:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by donronsen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OH YES. the signer on a new auto purchase has to have full coverage insurance for the duration of the loan. If you don't have a lawyer I strongly suggest you get a FEMALE one and soon!
2007-01-09 18:17:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mad Dog Johnson 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sell the truck to a used dealer, get the cash and run!
2007-01-09 18:11:04 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noname and I know we will not get best answer...we know best answer is what you want to hear... but here goes...
get your own insurance. he is providing you(not just the child) with transportation\
the more independent you are, the more you are apt to get,
and that works on so many levels I cant count them. AND quit trying to make waves.
2007-01-09 18:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by to tell ya the truth........... 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋