Am I liable if my minor daughter gets into an accident while driving my ex wife's car, if my ex hasn't added her to the policy?

If you are a registered owner on the vehicle then, potentially, yes. Your daughter should not be driving without insurance coverage. Consult an attorney in RI to know for sure.

You possibly face liability as a registered owner of the vehicle. Talk to an attorney today that specializes in defending auto accident claims on behalf of insurance companies to be sure. Good luck!

Unless you are an owner of the vehicle your daughter is driving, there is little likelihood that you would be found otherwise responsible. Why couldn't you add your daughter to your automobile liability insurance policy and that way you can make sure that there is coverage for her. With joint custody, many times a child will be deemed to be a resident of both the mother and the father's home. Discuss these coverage issues with your insurance agent. You also should speak with your daughter and impress upon her the need to make sure that she is a covered person. If you don't put your daughter on your policy, perhaps you can assist your daughter in paying for coverage on her mother's policy. Under no circumstances should you allow your daughter to drive while she is uninsured, as a significant judgment against her could force her into early bankruptcy. Legal Disclaimer: If this information has been helpful, please indicate below. Mr. Lundeen is licensed to practice law in Florida and Vermont. The response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that, if known, could significantly change the reply and make it unsuitable. Mr. Lundeen strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in your state in order to ensure proper advice is received.