Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

I bought a car that my girlfriend co signed on. After breaking up, she agreed to continue making payments. However, several payments have been late or missed and creditors are harrassing me.

I contacted a recovery team to get my car back to the dealer since I know live in Florida. I have a spare key. Can I or the recovery team get into any legal trouble for taking the car while he sleeps of works? I need out of this situation. Please help.


Asked on 7/10/10, 2:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

If you are a co-owner, and not merely a co-signor, you would seem to have an equal right to possession. However returning the car to the dealer will not solve your problem. You will still owe them the $

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Answered on 7/11/10, 6:09 pm


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