Cincinnati, OH asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Civil Litigation and Communications Law for Ohio

Q: How can get my ex off the title of my car?

My ex and I bought a car together. I make all the payments, pay for the insurance and keep up on all maintenance. I am still making payments on the car to this day but I no longer live in the same state as when we purchased. The title is MI and I live in OH. He has since filed for bankruptcy and is no longer responsible for payments if I fall behind or stop paying, but is STILL on my title. I cannot transition the title to OH without him and he will not cooperate in meeting me at the title office (we both live pretty close to the border). I can’t afford the no fault insurance for MI any longer, and I can’t switch anything over to OH because he won’t meet with me get things transferred. How can I have him removed from the car title?

1 Lawyer Answer
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY

A: File a motion to have him execute the title in your divorce case as he has been relieved of liability for it by virtue of his bankruptcy.

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