Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: Joint vehicle ownership in CA

Absent the co-owner signing title over to the other co-owner voluntarily, you are going to have to file a lawsuit for declaratory relief. That is not an easy task, and will cost you a great deal of money. If you can convince the co-owner to sell the car and split the proceeds, you'd be better served than trying to pursue a judicial remedy.

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Re: Joint vehicle ownership in CA

There are two ways to end joint ownership of property (other than by dying): agreement and a legal action called partition. Partition is usually used for real estate, but can be used for personal property such as vehicles. However, filing and prosecuting a partition suit wouldn't make economic sense unless the vehicle is a brand-new semi or a very reare antique or racing car.

Re: Joint vehicle ownership in CA

There are two ways to end joint ownership of property (other than by dying): agreement and a legal action called partition. Partition is usually used for real estate, but can be used for personal property such as vehicles. However, filing and prosecuting a partition suit wouldn't make economic sense unless the vehicle is a brand-new semi or a very reare antique or racing car.