Donate a Car During Divorce
When donation is the right answer
Divorce settlements often produce vehicles that neither party wants — a second car bought during the marriage, an older vehicle no one wants to maintain alone. Selling creates negotiation about price and split of proceeds; donating to a 501(c)(3) is a clean exit that converts the asset into a tax benefit.
We've handled joint donations where both parties sign the title together, donations where one party has been court-ordered the exclusive title transfer authority, and donations from divorce-related estate transfers.
Joint title handling
If both parties are still on the title and both agree to donate: both sign as sellers on the back of the title. We accept this and process normally. The 1098-C tax receipt can be issued to one party (by mutual agreement) or split between the two parties (we issue two receipts with allocated values).
If one party has sole authority via court order, that party signs alone. We need a copy of the court order or settlement agreement granting sole disposition authority.
How the tax deduction works
If donated jointly (still joint title), the deduction can be split however the parties agree, documented in the donation paperwork. Each party then claims their portion on their tax return.
If donated by one party with court-granted sole authority, that party claims the full deduction.
Ready to donate?
Call or text 770-871-9422, or fill the 60-second donation form. Pickup typically within 24-48 hours. IRS Form 1098-C tax receipt emailed after sale.