my father is a control freak! i have to figure out some way to tell him i am moving out of state, but i fear he'll tell me that i cant take my car. could he stop me if both our names are on the purchase papers? the problem is my name isnt on the registration card.
2007-03-24 12:18:38 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You haven't mentioned how old you are first of all. If your name is not on the registration card and\or the title you are out of luck. Just because your name is on the purchase papers doesn't give you the right to take it. I'm assuming he co signed for you? If you take it without permission you could be asking for trouble.
2007-03-24 12:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by Derek B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would ask if you're name is also on the vehicle title. If his name is the only one on the title and registration card than the simple answer is yes as the state you live in recognizes only him as being the owner. Even if both your names were on the title and card the answer could still be yes, depending on the state you live in. After all, you can't take you're part of the car without taking his. If you were to challenge him legally to be allowed to take the car, you'll find most courts prefer to leave shared property where it was purchased. You could take him to court to recover the money you invested into the purchase of the car, but how much did you put up? If you put up half you could get half, but if you put up nothing then you get nothing.
I know this isn't the answer your looking for, but I would suggest wither trying to work with your father on this matter, or get a car that's completely in your name.
2007-03-24 19:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by yn_tennison 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Legally, the name on the TITLE is what matters. In most states, the registration must be in the same name as the title. If his name is on the title, HE is the legal owner of the car. If both names are on the title, the court may order one of you to buy the other out. In that case, I suspect the person whose name is on the registration would get to keep the car.
2007-03-24 19:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, I feel for you. My dad was THE SAME WAY. I wish I could tell you for sure, but I'm guessing that without your name on the reg. you are probably S.O.L. To make sure call and find out from the state police. They usually know that stuff.
I don't know how old you are. I know even after I was 18 my dad pulled this kind of crap.
I'm taking a wild guess that your dad buys everything worth anything for you, prevents you from buying it yourself (can't get a job, or move out?) and threatens to take away anything else to keep you from doing it? If it is I totally understand and I wish I had an easy answer. Best of luck to you!
2007-03-24 21:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by Aimee B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If his name is on the title he can do as he pleases. I imagine
the insurance bill isn't cheap, and to let a teenager who has nothing but anger on her mind is an accident looking for a place to happen! You aren't alone though, I own the car that my daughter drives.
2007-03-24 19:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by Williamstown 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your name is not on the registration then you have a problem.
2007-03-24 20:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car is registered in his name. Legally, he can most likely take the car.
2007-03-24 19:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on who hold the title and whose name is on it. registration does not matter.
2007-03-24 21:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by spag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The registered owner is just that, the registered owner. You have no recourse.
2007-03-24 22:36:31 · answer #9 · answered by endlessknowledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not registered in your name, you have a problem.
2007-03-24 19:22:23 · answer #10 · answered by beez 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋