So, my sister’s spouse let the vehicle registration lapse and canceled the insurance on her car, which is still titled in his name. They’re in the middle of a divorce, and she’s not living with him anymore. Can she go ahead and pay the registration fees and get her own insurance policy for the car, or is there something else she needs to do first? She has a lawyer but hasn’t heard back on this yet.
Oh, that sounds messy. Technically, she should be able to pay the registration fees and get her own insurance since she’s not living with him anymore. But since the car is still in his name, it could get tricky. Her lawyer might need to be involved in making sure it’s all done legally.
@Will
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking too. She wants to get things sorted quickly but doesn’t want to step on any legal toes. Hopefully, the lawyer can give her a clear answer soon!
I’d say she’s probably fine to get her own insurance, but the registration could be a bit more complicated. If it’s titled in his name, she might need his approval to pay the fees unless it gets transferred to her. The lawyer should be able to help with the next steps.
@Winslow
That makes sense. She was thinking about transferring the title, but it’s all so confusing. Guess she’ll just have to wait for her lawyer to respond.
If your sister has an attorney, they should be able to figure this out. But honestly, paying the registration and getting insurance sounds like a good idea in the meantime, especially since she’s not living with him anymore. She could even document everything just in case there’s any issue later on.
@Jordy
That’s actually a good idea—keeping track of everything just in case. Hopefully, she doesn’t need to do anything too complicated before she hears back from the lawyer.
I’ve been through a similar situation, and it was a headache. My ex also let the registration lapse, and I just went ahead and got everything in my name, but I had to get some legal paperwork first to make sure everything was in order. Definitely recommend waiting for confirmation from the lawyer.
@Alby
Thanks for the input! It sounds like your situation was a bit of a hassle too. I’ll make sure she checks with the lawyer first to avoid any future issues.
I think as long as the car is still titled in her soon-to-be ex’s name, she might not be able to register it or insure it without his consent unless there’s something specific in the divorce settlement. Definitely ask the lawyer for clarity on this one.
@TonieMontana
Ah, I see. I guess it’s all about the title and the divorce situation. She’ll definitely need to clarify that with the lawyer before making any moves.