How can I get a car that is in my name back from my parents?
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How can I get a car that is in my name back from my parents?
I placed a car in my time for my parents over a year ago. They are behind on payments and it’s hurting my credit. I got a notice about the car is going to be defaulted if I don’t catch up. I paid the balance. I want the car back and they won’t hand over the keys. The police won’t help. What are my options? They also have their cable bill in my name that is 2+ months past due. Any type of communication with them ends with them telling me that they “don’t owe me anything and they are doing their best.”
Asked on March 4, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, you need to have a face to face meeting with your parents regarding the problems associated with the car and the cable bill that you have written about and the need to reach a consensus on how to resolve the issues such as simply returning the car to you.
If you have paid off the arrears on the car, perhaps your parents would then agree to repay you what you paid for them. The last thing that you want to do is get in a lawsuit with your parents over the issue. After all, they are your parents.
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