What to do if my ex-boyfriend has possession of a vehicle under my name and my name only but will not return it?

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What to do if my ex-boyfriend has possession of a vehicle under my name and my name only but will not return it?

There is still a loan on the vehicle over $10,000. The vehicle itself is worth $10,000 or slightly below, assuming it is still in the same condition since I’ve seen it. I contacted the police department to help me obtain the vehicle and they said they couldn’t help. I’m paying for the monthly loans and the insurance on the vehicle but have absolutely no access to it. I don’t know where he lives anymore. All I do know is that he is still within the stat;. I know where he works although I don’t know his schedule. He is unwilling to return the vehicle. I don’t want the vehicle but really any money I’ve put into it.

Asked on May 19, 2014 under Criminal Law, North Carolina

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

If he has taken and will not return property belonging to you (the vehicle), you could sue him for its return and/or to recover monetary compensation (e.g. get back the amount you've paid on the loans and insurance during the time period he's had possession of your vehicle and you've been unable to use it). If you know where he works, you should be able to serve him (get legal jurisdiction over him, by having the court papers properly delivered to him), though you should retain an attorney to help you--it's more complicated when you do not have a good home address.


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