Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Arizona

Ex-girlfriend signed agreement to maintain car payment but has fallen short

My ex-girlfriend and I have a written agreement stating that she will be responsible for all car payments on a loan that I acquired for her vehicle. The vehicle is in my name only and now she is refusing to make payments or to make on-time payments. Is there anything that I can do from a legal perspective to get the money from her? What options do I have if any at this point? I am faced with the choice of either having the car voluntarily repossed (which will effect my credit), or somehow making her own up to her agreement.


Asked on 3/28/03, 9:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Debra Palomino PALOMINO LAW FIRM, P.C.

Re: Ex-girlfriend signed agreement to maintain car payment but has fallen short

Unfortunately, if your girlfriend fails to make payments for the car, you will have to in order to maintain good credit. However, given you have a contract, any monies you are forced to pay can be recovered from her. Further, if you are forced to litigate this matter, you may be able to recover attorney's fees.

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Answered on 4/03/03, 2:00 am


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