Wife won’t add spouse’s name to title

Dear Terry,
My wife recently bought a car and listed her name as the only owner. She refuses to add my name to the title. We live in Arizona. What can I do, if anything?
Todd

Dear Todd,
If your wife bought the car on her own, she doesn’t have to put you on the title — or even let you drive it.

Depending on the divorce laws in Arizona, however, her car may be considered community property and you might be entitled to a share of it if you ever split.



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