Tony and Roseanne,a married couple,both had full-time jobs working for a construction firm.Tony had a gambling problem and needed more money to satisfy his habit.As such,he moonlighted by getting a job at a local bar as a bartender.Tony used the cash from his second job to buy a boat for the couple to use on weekend outings at the lake.The couple began to have problems which resulted in a divorce.Suppose the bank who financed the boat is getting angry because all payments for the boat have stopped.Further,the court ordered that both Tony and Roseanne are liable for the payments on the boat.If Tony makes payments on the boat,and Roseanne fails to pay her half,what can Tony do about it?

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Since Tony and Roseanne were both liable for the payments on the boat, Tony can make the payments and then sue Roseanne for her share. Tony cannot become the full owner of the boat as it was purchased during the marriage and is considered marital property. The fact that Tony had a second job is irrelevant as both spouses are considered joint owners of marital property. The creditor can repossess the boat if payments are not made, but it is not relevant to Tony's ability to recover the amount paid from Roseanne.

Tony and Roseanne,a Married Couple,both Had Full-Time Jobs Working for a Construction