Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

in july 2006, my step mom bought a new car for myself and my step sister, which was paid in full at time of receiving this gift. my father passed away in jan. 2011 and since then my mom has turned on me and has threatened to take the car from me. she had a lein put on the cars due to the fact that any time anything that was ever given to my step sister ends up being sold or given away to others. as i understand the reasoning , i am registered owner on title. i need to know if she can legally take the car from me, especially without any notice whatsoever. my number is 850-449-5497. thank you for your help, bethann nye


Asked on 3/23/11, 11:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Vredevelt Best Vredevelt & Associates

First, you need to verify who is the registered owner of the vehicle. If you are not the registered owner and do not have the title, then she can do with the car as she pleases since she is the registered owner. If she put a lien on your car, then chances are you aren't the registered owner since only the owner can do that.

You can try to fight it in court, under the argument that it was a gift but it might be more costly than just getting a new car.

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Answered on 3/30/11, 6:52 pm


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