I got a car loan with an ex-boyfriend and he is now threatening to take the car, what shouldI do?
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I got a car loan with an ex-boyfriend and he is now threatening to take the car, what shouldI do?
I got a car loan with an ex-boyfriend and due to my lack of credit they had to put him first on the loan. Now that things have gone bad between us he is threatening to repossess the car. I have made all the payments on time and registered and paid the sales tax on my own. He tricked me into signing the title as a seller and now fully owns the car. I still have 9 more payments before I can re-finance the car and get him of the loan. Is there anyway I can get out of this? And get his name off the loan early?
Asked on July 21, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You need to consult with an attorney about untangling this situation. It will not be easy, and you may need to assert (and prove) that your ex-boyfriend actually committed fraud against you. On paper, if his is the name on the title, he is the owner of the car. If you've made payments on it, that might--depending on any agreements between you--give you some rights to the use of the car, or possibly to reimbursement--but it does not necessarily give you rights to a vehicle which is in someone else's name. (Also, if he can make a good case that you made the payments as a "gift" to him, they might not give you any rights.)
Speak with an attorney who can evaluate the situation, your payments, any documents, any agreements (even oral) between you and your ex-boyfriend, etc. Be prepared that resolving this may not be simple, easy, or quick. Good luck.
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