My boyfriend financed a car for me in his name. I have made the last 15 monthly payments. We broke up. Can he take the car away from me?
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My boyfriend financed a car for me in his name. I have made the last 15 monthly payments. We broke up. Can he take the car away from me?
My boyfriend financed a car for me in his name. The car was registered in his name. All car payments have been made by me for the last 15 months.; he has made none of them. We have now gone our separate ways and I am concerned that he will try to take my car. Can he legally do this? Can’t I keep my car since I was the one financially responsible for the payments?
Asked on April 12, 2009 under Family Law, Oregon
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Well, is the car registered to you? Or is it registered in his name? It doesn't matter who finances it, under whose name is it? If nothing is in your name, why? Was it an insurance issue? Yes, actually he may be able to take it from you if it is not in your name. How did you make the payments? Cash, check, to him or the finance company? Can you prove you have been paying all along? Can you check with your finance company to see if the title and financing can be switched to your name? You will most likely need him to sign off. You may need to take him to court to switch title.
This is not a very good idea and you shouldn't do this again, no matter what.
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