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Should I Pay?

I am currently seperated and in the process of a divorce.  My spouse has moved out and we have only a few bills that we continue to pay jointly on.  One of them being a vehicle that we are trying to sell. 

Last month, my spouse chose to drive the vehicle for most of the month and has kept it as his place.  He did request that I pay half of the payment and included a note that read "If you can".

I consider myself to be very good-hearted and normally would just pay but I thought about this a lot and wonder if he would do the same for me?  My answer...absolutely not! 

My question to all of you...should I pay?
by Cherri    22 Posts   
Posted on 3/16/2008 7:51 AM    
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If you plan to get half of the proceeds from the sale, and his drving it doesn't decrease the value.  I think you should pay.  If you have a car loan and your name is on the loan, I would be certain the payment is made.
by JoseAnker   22 Posts
Posted on 4/22/2008 10:32 PM
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I say... if he keeps it and uses it he should pay for it... are you both on the loan? Cause if you are you would be equaly responsible in case he would not make the payments. Is there any other bill you are paying jointly where you get to use it the most?
by Tato   417 Posts
Posted on 3/21/2008 7:56 PM
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I agree with Wera. I think that if he has the vehicle, he should pay and vice versa. I think that you two will continue to be civil just because its still a bill that is paid jointly.
by Juli   8 Posts
Posted on 3/18/2008 4:41 PM
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Thanks bluedev. 

My divorce has not been messy, we have been very civil throughout everything that is why I was concerned about not paying.  I would like to maintain a good relationship with my STBX for the sake of my children.  He is attempting to sell the vehicle through ads, etc. but with the economy so bad right now, it is difficult.
by Cherri   22 Posts
Posted on 3/18/2008 8:18 AM
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I agree with Wera.  Don't let your kindness be a weakness.  I hope this has not been a messy ordeal for you.  Sell the vehicle ASAP so it can be a done deal.
by bluedev   7 Posts
Posted on 3/18/2008 4:05 AM
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Thanks for your feedback Wera!

I did not pay him half for the vehicle and he did not say anything but I know that he is angry.  I only hope that this doesn't come back to haunt me later on.
by Cherri   22 Posts
Posted on 3/17/2008 11:20 AM
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