hay does anyone know In.law my son bought a car paid cash for it but put his name and the girlfriend on title.

Question

my question is even though they have a child together and that was thier only car is she allowed to keep it . Also there is no bill of sell it was bought from aperson who had it in there yard. STUIPID HU!

Answer 1

You did say, your son had Both of their names on the car Title. Well it cannot be sold unless both sign the Title. She really as no more right than your son does to keep the Car if they have split. The Law would make them sell the Car and split the proceeds 50/50.

Answer 2

I don't think I understand your question. But for one thing, a bill of sale does not carry weight on ownership. It is the registry and whose names are on the tittle.
The first name is the primary owner and the second name is the co-owner. They both own the car. If you try to sell it you need both signatures. If it gets a ticket or fines they go after the owner and then the co-owner. No having no bill of sale is not actually stupid. It could have been given to them, there for no bill of sale.
If the issue is that they broke up and he lets her keep it for her convenience since she has to take the kid to appointments. If he is a stand up guy there is no issue.
However if he is trying to keep the car for himself and let her get the kid to appointments the best she can then he will have a disappointing fight. Most family judges would give the car to her.
Since it is apparently used and they paid cash I assume there is no payments do. So again, what is the issue?

Answer 3

Well that could be tricky. A judge might make them sell the car and split the profits.. Or your son could be nice and give her the car where she can go places like the Dr. , daycare, work,and the grocery store to provide for their baby.He could look at it as a form of Child Support. He is going to have to pay it for 18 years. A signed title is a bill of sale in most states. By law if her name is on the title......It's half hers.

Answer 4

Simple.. ALL depend on how the Title reads, bottom line.

For Emample #1: Jane and John Doe--in this case they both are legal owners and neither one of them can sell the car, trade it in, re-finance, borrow monry aginist, etc...without BOTH Jane & John Doe's signature.. ( Or for Fun sake Jane Smith and John Doe, paid is you don't have to be married to have 2-different names on the title of a car)

Example # 2: Jane Doe "only is on the Title but John Doe paid for the car..Jane Doe can sell the car, trade it in, re-finance, borrow monry aginist, without notifying John..Period.

So regardless of a Bill of sale, they still have to apply for a Title..What if John doe goes to Register the car and finds out it was Stolen? My suggest...would e to have John Doe go abck to the Yard "where it came from" have guy write bill of sale, or heck have someone do it...and Have Have John Doe then apply for a clear Title, "in his name-only", then--register the car w/his name only...

Then Jane can use the car when permitted.

Hope that helps..and simplifies.

Answer 5

It sounds like your son may have been in trouble before you agreed to pay a car loan for him. I don't know how old he is, but you should check with a lawyer (you can get a half an hour free) with most lawyers.) or Legal Aid. You may be able to pay smaller amounts every month. I truly believe your son should take responsibilty for his actions and find a way (legally) to help you pay the rest of the loan. He needs uncomfortable consequences to help him learn.

Answer 6

I am from Indiana, and I had something like this happen.. I called the cops and they told me since the car was in both of our names I could not take it from him.. But if I seen it sitting or borrowed it I didnt have to take it back and I could just take it if it was sitting.. JUST DONT LET HER GET IT BACK, or it is all on again.. It is one of those nana nana boo boo things.. good luck

Answer 7

If they split up who ever has the kid will be able to keep the car.

Answer 8

Groan!!!!!!!!!!