Can I keep me car?
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Can I keep me car?
My fiance helped me get a car. We are both listed on the title; he is first on the loan and I am the co-signer. I carry the insurance and make the payments. I drive the vehicle and it stays parked at my house. We broke up and now he says he’s coming to get the vehicle. Do I have legal rights to keep it?
Asked on August 3, 2012 under Business Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
How you are listed on the title will matter here. If it says "and" then you are joint owners. If it says "and/or" then you may be able to change the title to just you. I would speak with a lawyer for help here. If he takes the vehicle then you have recourse and you need to know how you have to handle things in all scnearios. Good luck.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
How you are listed on the title will matter here. If it says "and" then you are joint owners. If it says "and/or" then you may be able to change the title to just you. I would speak with a lawyer for help here. If he takes the vehicle then you have recourse and you need to know how you have to handle things in all scnearios. Good luck.
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