Can my parents legally force me to hand over the car that is in both of our names?

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Can my parents legally force me to hand over the car that is in both of our names?

My grandparents gave me my car for free as a gift. The car/insurance is in my name and my parents’, but I’m not sure who is the primary. If I move out and take the car, is there any situation in which they can legally make me give it back?

Asked on July 25, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, South Dakota

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The issue that you have to acertain is in whose name is the registered title to the vehicle that you are driving that your grandparents gave you? If title is in your name, then you are the legal owner regardless of in whose name the insurance for it is in.

If you move out of your parents' home and the car is not in your name but your parents' name, they have the legal right to demand the car back from you.


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