Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Re: Car Reposession

Here's the fun part of breaking up - you are both equally, and fully responsible for the debt! The lender will go after each of you for the full amount of the debt. Whomever pays more than 50% will, absent a written agreement between you and the boyfriend otherwise, have a cause of action against the other for recovery of the unequal amount they paid. Alternatively, since you were in possession, the ex-boyfriend may pay it and come after you for the entire amount claiming that he was just a co-signer for you. You may wish to retain an attorney to attempt to negotiate a settlement of the debt you are going to have shortly.

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Re: Car Reposession

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If you and your ex-boyfriend both signed for the car, you are both responsible for the payments. The car company can go after either one of you (or both of you) to get their money. You should consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.