Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
2 names on car title
The guy I'm living with bought a 2005 Jeep. I have gave him almost half of it's worth, without any proof, only my word. There is no lien, on the Jeep, it is paid for. The title has both our names on it, with my name first. We aren't married to each other and never have been. If I leave my boyfriend and take the Jeep, what can happen?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: 2 names on car title
He can sue you for i/2 or more of the car's value. SInce it his word againt yours on the contributions, it is possible that a judge would beleive him if he said that you did not contribute at all. On the other hand, if a judge beleives that, the judge could construe his putting your name on the title as a gift. If the judge does that or beleives the testimony that you pid 1/2, you may be responsible for pyaing 1/2 of the value at the time of the break up.
You also could avoid court by discussing this with your boyfriend and arrange to buy him out or have him buy you out.
Re: 2 names on car title
He can sue you for i/2 or more of the car's value. SInce it his word againt yours on the contributions, it is possible that a judge would beleive him if he said that you did not contribute at all. On the other hand, if a judge beleives that, the judge could construe his putting your name on the title as a gift. If the judge does that or beleives the testimony that you pid 1/2, you may be responsible for pyaing 1/2 of the value at the time of the break up.
You also could avoid court by discussing this with your boyfriend and arrange to buy him out or have him buy you out.
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