What happens if bought a car with girlfriend and we split up if my name is on the bill of sale but she paid for the car in full on a debit card?
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What happens if bought a car with girlfriend and we split up if my name is on the bill of sale but she paid for the car in full on a debit card?
I recently bought a car with my girlfriend. She doesn’t drive but paid for the car with her debit card. Everything is in my name only, including the bill of sale. Her name would only be on the receipt from running the card. The dealership said it would take 3 to 4 weeks to send us a title. That was 2 weeks ago. We have broken up since then and she went to the dealership and demanded that the car be put in her sister’s name. They agreed to do so. I moved out and have the car in my possession with the bill of sale. Is my insurance still valid on the car and do I own it?
Asked on May 29, 2012 under Business Law, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, the car is legally yours from the registered title documentation since it is in your name.
However, since your former girlfriend actually paid for the vehicle in full, you should cooperate with her in transfering title to it over to her and once done, immediately notify your auto insurance carrier that you no longer want the vehicle as an insured item under your policy of insurance. Once done, you then cancel the auto insurance policy for it making sure that your former girlfriend has one in place for the car before you do so.
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