Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio
Cannot Sell Car Even With Divorce Decree Stating It Is Mine
In our divorce, I took responsibility for a car. A year after the divorce, the car was paid off, and I received the title that had both of our names on it.
Although the divorce papers signed by a judge specify the make/model/year of the car, I have been unsuccessful in being allowed to sell the car, because I cannot seem to get my ex-husband's name off the title. I cannot locate him to get him to sign off on the title or to assign power of attorney.
I do not understand why the divorce papers are insufficient as my proof of ownership. The Title Bureau tells me that the VIN number should have been in the paperwork, but my attorney's office assistant denies this. Unfortunately, my attorney has not yet returned calls relating to this matter. If the VIN number was to be noted, shouldn't my attorney have done so? I do not want to incur additional legal fees over something that perhaps should have been a part of the original filing.
I have a buyer for the car, but my hands are tied until I can get a new title for it. Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Cannot Sell Car Even With Divorce Decree Stating It Is Mine
Make application to your divorce court to have the local magistrate or domestic commissioner sign off on the title in your husbands stead. Send notice to him at his last known address and to his prior attorney. This might get things moving for you. Good Luck.
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