Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My Ex Fiance Mom and I signed for a car. While I was in the hospital he took the car and left me, he has been living in the car and she was aware that I did not have it in my possession any longer. She knew her son took it. We broke up and now she is demanding that I pay her $13000 for the car. She has threatened to sue me if I do not pay her the money. Am I legally obligated to pay her? She said that the car has been returned to the finance company and that she talked to them and they said I need to pay it since she can't. I have not received any documentation from the finance company nor have they contacted me. Her son has no license, registration or insurance on the vehicle. She states that I owe her the money.

Asked on 1/11/18, 11:05 am

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Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

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If the ex fiancé's mom signed as a co signer on the vehicle - then they will continue to go after her. Was the car purchased in the fiancé's name?

If so, what part do you play in having your name on it? As some point in time the creditor will come after you. If the car was turned back in, they have to sell it at a reasonable price to cover the loss. If there is a deficiency then they will look to (and here I don't know) to pay the deficiency.

Just not enough info.

Answered on 1/11/18, 12:19 pm

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