How long do you have to be married to get money?

En español | To receive a spouse benefit, you generally must have been married for at least one continuous year to the retired or disabled worker on whose earnings record you are claiming benefits. There are narrow exceptions to the one-year rule.

What can I do if my husband takes my car?

Can I do anything if he takes the car? Brette’s Answer: If the car is in his name, he is the legal owner. While the divorce is pending, you can ask for a temporary order giving you possession of the car, since anything bought during marriage is a marital asset. You need to find a way to work out an agreement with him.

What happens to my husband’s car in a divorce?

Brette’s Answer : Any amount paid toward the loan during the marriage is considered marital property, so she could be entitled to a portion of the value of the vehicle. Talk to an attorney to understand your rights in your state. Can I get the vehicle my husband bought after we separated?

Can a car be an asset in a divorce?

Brette’s Answer: If the car is in his name, he is the legal owner. While the divorce is pending, you can ask for a temporary order giving you possession of the car, since anything bought during marriage is a marital asset.

Why was a car given to me as a gift?

Lala’s Question: A vehicle was given to me as a gift and we register it in his name because I didn’t have my license with me at the time. I have always paid for the registration, insurance, maintenance, etc. A couple of months ago he got into an accident. The vehicle was totaled and the insurance company issued payment in his name.

Can a judge order a spouse to pay for a car?

A judge may award the car to the spouse that needs it the most and order that spouse to pay the other 50% of the value, or some other percentage that’s fair under the circumstances. The second issue is that only your wife’s name is on the title.

Who is entitled to the car during a divorce?

If one spouse made a more substantial down payment on the vehicle or made most of the loan or lease payments, that could sway the court to award the car to that person during divorce. If the car was owned by one spouse prior to the marriage and that individual made all loan payments, it will probably be awarded to that person.