We have been seperated for almost 2yrs and I have begun having difficulty with my car not starting. (engineering defect) I need a dependable car since I don't have a dependable husband.. sorry. He says he can legally prevent me from selling it even if he's never made a car payment and it's not in his name. Is this true?
2007-12-13 04:35:08 · 36 answers · asked by Marissa 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If the car is titled in your name only, then he can not prevent you from selling the car or trading the car in for a new one, unless he is listed as a lienholder (which should not be the case).
I have sold cars for over 7 years. I have heard this line before. It is a bunch of B.S. that insecure men use to try to control their wives/girlfriends.
He can only prevent you from selling the car if the car has his name on the title or if he is listed as the leinholder.
There may be an exception if the car is currently involved in divorce proceedings or some other form of lawsuit, but I don't think there is anything to worry about. I have only heard of problems occuring when the vehicle has been in both names or when the other party was listed as a lienholder.
2007-12-13 04:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew Stewart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO if you want to sell your car do it. He is not the owner of the vehicle and as long as your the legal owner than do what you want.
Why even still be married if you have been separated for 2 yrs just divorce the guy and he won't have a say in anything you do.
The only thing I would watch out for is that he may try to get half of the sale price yes he can try but it doesn't mean he'll get it but just watch it Trade it in for a new one or if that is not an option make sure you buy something that is at least the same amount that you got.
2007-12-13 04:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by CrazyH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'am pretty sure that he is telling you this to scare you. I do not see any reason how he would be able to keep you from selling your car if he has made 0 payments, title is in your name, and you have been seperated for a couple of years. I would look into it though, but I really could not see how he could accomplish this.
2007-12-13 04:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by *~Jezika~* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not true you made the payments you are the only one on the title no he can not make you do anything sell it get a better car. And do not listen to what he says he is just being a jerk and let him try something he has no legal proof that he is the owner you are on the title and he is just mad but he can not do anything to you. Sell you care on the address below and you will get it sold fast.
2007-12-13 04:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by Lost 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on if you're going through a divorce and where you live. My sister is going through something similar and because they are in the middle of a divorce she can not legally sell anything that was bought during the marriage, even though she has proof it's hers and not his. If it was bought before the marriage than it's all yours sweetheart do what you want with it.
2007-12-13 04:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, it can be considered an asset that may be affected in the divorce proceedings. Ultimately though, sell the car its in your name. If it comes up later you required the car for work or whatever... sounds like typical divorce bs, if you are concerned talk to your lawyer.. Good luck!
2007-12-13 04:42:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can't prevent you but it may be a wise thing to listen to him.....
Seeing that you are separated and if you ended up in divorce court he could end up with the NEW car because you are married when you Acquired it.
2007-12-13 04:49:52 · answer #7 · answered by Been There Done That 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. If his name isn't on any of the paperwork he has no legal rights in the matter. That said, the car is community property if the divorce isn't final yet; if you sell the car, he could demand half of the proceeds, and a good lawyer could get that for him.
2007-12-13 04:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by D'archangel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the car is solely in your name and he is not connected to it at all there is absolutely nothing he can do to stop you from selling the car. He is playing mind games with you if the title is in your name it is yours to sell.
2007-12-13 04:38:51 · answer #9 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's in your name only...you've been separated for 2 years...you've been the only one making car payments....I would say that he's just blowing a lot of smoke. And lets say he does try to take it to court...he would just look like the fool he is....cuz any judge would see the facts and tell him to get a life.
2007-12-13 04:39:28 · answer #10 · answered by bulldogclover75 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋