If my ex-girlfriend has my car, how canI get it back?
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If my ex-girlfriend has my car, how canI get it back?
Me and my girlfriend broke up 3 years ago and she kept my car. Now I want it back. What can I do?
Asked on October 5, 2011 under Business Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The first question that needs to be answered is in whose name is the car's registration in? Your's? Your former girlfriend's name? Both of yours?
If the vehicle is registered in your name alone with California's Department of Motor Vehicles, you have every right to obtain possession of this vehicle. If registered title is in her name, you do not have the right to possession of the vehicle.
If registered title is in both of your names, then each of you have the right to possess the vehicle.
My question is since you ended your realtionship with your girlfriend three (3) ago, why are you now wanting the vehicle's return? If you want the vehicle back, perhaps you have a face to face meeting with her to try and resolve this issue.
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