Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
My fiance and I just split up. When I left I took the car he purchased for me, he tells me he has reported it to the police as stolen by me even though my name is the only one on the title. I consider it a gift (which is what it was until I left him) and as he is an active alcoholic I don't want a car with my name and insurance on it in the hands of someone likely to be involved in a drunk driving accident. Should I contact the police and try to sort this out or ignore it as an idle threat unless they show up looking for me. He doesn't know the plate number or where I am (for my safety).
Thank you for your advice. I'm not sure what branch of law this may fall under but as we were living together I picked Family Law.
1 Answer from Attorneys
If your name is on the title, it is not stolen. He may sue for its recovery, but absent a proof otherwise it was a gift it would be a problem getting it back. I am assuming his name is not on the title as well as yours, the car would still not be stolen,but if both names are on the title then he can seek to have the car sold and split the proceeds.
I assume there is no note with his name on the car, which may further complicate the matter.
Keep a copy of the registration in the car and copy with you just in case.
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