Archive for February 19th, 2008

Consult a lawyer if you co-sign loan

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Dear Terry,
My husband co-signed an auto loan for our son. The car is registered in my son’s name — my husband’s name appears on the loan only.
If our son was involved in an accident with injury to another party, could we be sued or in some way held responsible?
Susan

Dear Susan,
In our litigious society, almost anyone can sue anyone else. So, there is always the risk that your husband could become involved. (more…)