Los Angeles, CA asked in Consumer Law, Family Law, Libel & Slander and Small Claims for California

Q: Can I be liable for future payments on a car

My mom's husband had bought a car solely in his name. I drove it and made payments with my mom.

She has passed away and her husband is not on good terms with any of us. He has made lots of threats.

I've given him the vehicle and mailed him the keys and all the paperwork on the vehicle since it is completely in his name. The payments have been up to date until I released it.

Can I be liable for the remainder financed even though my name is no where on it?

1 Lawyer Answer
Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
Answered
  • Jess Ranch, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If everything you say is true and correct, then the answer is that you are not and were never responsible to make payments on that car.

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