Thread: Who has the right to sell a gun?

Originally Posted by Tactical SS

If you have it accessible could you post the source for this? Or at least guide me to a location where it can be found?

Here is a good breakdown of how it works, and it is exactly how my attorney explained it to me after my soon-to-be ex had disposed of a lot of our possessions so she could get a bankroll together to be with her new boyfriend.

Washington State's Community Property Laws Explained - Avvo.com

Originally Posted by modeler614

Any opinions you get on here will be worth exactly what you paid for them. Call your Attorney.

Greg

I 100% agree with this, BTW.

I agree as well, I was more looking for a general yes or no. That link you provided was a good one and is backed by RCWs.

I was hoping firearms had a special category in community property, but I see no mention of that anywhere. An attorney may be able to completely satisfy my questions and maybe even bring some kind of case, but I didn't win the mega millions last night, so I think it just has to get chalked up to, "That sucks".

Originally Posted by Tactical SS

So firearms are seen as mutual property between married couples in the eyes of the law? I would have assumed that no other person, barring death and power of attorney, etc., could sell someones firearms legally against that persons will. Wouldn't that, in essence, be stealing?

You can't be arrested for stealing something that you already own !

Originally Posted by Tactical SS

I'm with you on that, but in this situation, the way I see it and the way the husband sees it matter very little. I'm looking for potential legal ramifications against the gun store and facilitator, not against the wife.

If the "ownership" of the weapons,isn't in writing,the guy is kinda screwed.
Ever hear the story about the wife selling the husband's prize Corvette for $100?
You have to establish who gets what early on or this crap happens.

BTW,two time loser at marraige

Guys,guys,guys,if you even have a HINT there is something wrong,take the guns to Ma and Pa's house.
And tell then she gets nothing.
Heck,sell them to Dad for a buck.

Originally Posted by NuthinFancy

Here is a good breakdown of how it works, and it is exactly how my attorney explained it to me after my soon-to-be ex had disposed of a lot of our possessions so she could get a bankroll together to be with her new boyfriend.

Nice,I think I know her,or her evil twin.

There is more then one reason I am the ONLY one with the combo to MY safes

Originally Posted by mjbskwim

Nice,I think I know her,or her evil twin.

Only if she weighs 240 with a face like a urinal cake.


She wanted a straight guy...
Go straight to work
Come straight home
Give my paycheck straight to her


Why do divorces cost so much? Because they are worth every penny.

if you don't mind, who was the dealer... I would like to refrain from buying there.

Originally Posted by ejmpnu92

In some states, if the items (any item in general) were purchased prior to the marriage, then the items belong to whomever purchased them. If purchased during the marriage, it can be considered mutual ownership.

During a separation, because legally the two parties are still joined in marriage, these items are still considered to be mutually owned.

But really it depends upon what the state defines what marriage is and what the rights each member has.

TRUE!

Married four times, divorced three times (all in WABTW). Property I had before the marriages were all lumped in as "community property". the ex's and I were allowed to move items back and forth to keep the value close to the same. Even property given to us by my parents was considered "community property" even though gifts are supposed to stay with the person whose family gave them.

Originally Posted by Nwcid

There is more then one reason I am the ONLY one with the combo to MY safes

^THIS^