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Mann

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I have a friend that does not have internet access and I have not been able to find anything myself to answer some questions. I hope I have chosen the right board...

For about 4 years "Tim" and his s/o lived together as if married..all major purchases made in both names, house refinanced, etc. Split up, got back together, apart for good now. Both in financial bad shape so nobody can really refinance in their own name. He lives in 'their' house, she chose to move out and he keeps up the payments.

The big problem is 'his' truck. Her name is on the title, but as he explained to me it was only supposed to be as a co-signor and all he would have to do upon payoff is request her name removed. She comes by in the middle of the night and takes it, usually for a day but her current s/o has no license and has been seen in truck alone. The title reads Tim lastname/her lastname.(I thought it was odd that it didn't say and/or between the names) Is there any way to keep her out of the truck without having to refinance?

Rekeying is not really an option, she has already slugged the truck and I'm sure would find a good use for her key if it didn't work in the door.

[Edited by Mann on 07-27-2001 at 09:14 PM]
 


I AM ALWAYS LIABLE

Senior Member
My response:

Since this is the Family Law board, and since they were not married, and since Indiana isn't a Common Law marriage State, I can't help you here. However, if you copy and paste your post onto the Contracts law board, I'm sure someone there will be able to assist you.

Good luck to your friend.

IAAL
 
M

Mann

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Thank you, IAAL.

It's hard sometimes to choose the best place!
 

MySonsMom

Senior Member
A key statement that IAAL made is that Indiana is NOT a common law state. Therefore regardless if they presented themselves as a married couple, they are not.

They have a big fat financial mess on their hands, and it looks as though small claims court may be the answer if they are unable to resolve this dispute themselves. What's ridiculous is that they don't realize that it would be cheaper to work this out than to take it to court.

Oh well, whatever works. :p
 

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