[FL] [FL] Can a co-signer reclaim a car after a DUI?
How should I respond if my co-signer, who got a DUI, filed a motion for immediate return of a vehicle I legally own and emailed me a complaint without including a summons?”
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You’ll want to file a response to the motion you received. In your response, argue that you kept the vehicle because the co-owner received a DUI and the vehicle was impounded.
After you file your response, the judge will schedule a hearing to decide what will happen with the vehicle. If you and the co-owner cannot agree on how to divide or handle the car, the judge may order that it be sold or refinanced so one name can be removed from the title.
If you need help filing your response, you can:
- Contact your local bar association and ask for a referral to a replevin or civil litigation attorney.
- Reach out to your local legal aid society, which offers free or low-cost assistance for these types of cases.
- Contact local law schools; many have clinics with attorneys who assist with similar matters.
My goal is to make sure you clearly understand the next steps to take in this matter. Please let me know if you need clarification or have follow-up questions — I’d be happy to assist further.
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A vehicle purchased in 2022.
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Hello, my name is Charlie, and I’m a licensed attorney. I’m sorry you’re experiencing these issues, but I’ll be happy to assist you with your questions today.
Please allow me a moment to review your situation and I’ll be right with you.
Charlie
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Florida.
Case Description: I, the owner, received a motion for immediate return of a vehicle I legally own. The co-signer is the one suing me. The co-signer received a DUI in February, and the car was impounded. I, the owner, got the car out of impound and decided that I was going to keep it. The co-signer also sent me a complaint via email, but there was no summons attached.
Charlie
I’m sorry to hear about the situation with your vehicle. To better understand, could you tell me if there are any pending DUI charges against the co-signer that might affect the case?
The co-signer is out on bond.
Charlie
Thank you for sharing that. Could you also tell me if there was any formal agreement between you and the co-signer regarding the use or ownership of the vehicle?
The loan is in my name, and I signed all the documents at the dealership.
Charlie
When did you receive the motion?
The second of May.
Charlie
Did you pay money toward the vehicle when it was purchased?
Hello.
Charlie
You’ll want to file a response to the motion you received. In your response, argue that you kept the vehicle because the co-owner received a DUI and the vehicle was impounded.
After you file your response, the judge will schedule a hearing to decide what will happen with the vehicle. If you and the co-owner cannot agree on how to divide or handle the car, the judge may order that it be sold or refinanced so one name can be removed from the title.
If you need help filing your response, you can:
- Contact your local bar association and ask for a referral to a replevin or civil litigation attorney.
- Reach out to your local legal aid society, which offers free or low-cost assistance for these types of cases.
- Contact local law schools; many have clinics with attorneys who assist with similar matters.
My goal is to make sure you clearly understand the next steps to take in this matter. Please let me know if you need clarification or have follow-up questions — I’d be happy to assist further.
Charlie
Hello again — this is Charlie from Askalawyer. I just wanted to check in to see if you had any follow-up questions or concerns for me. If you do, I’d be very happy to assist you further. Thank you!
Charlie
I wish you the very best with this difficult situation. If anything changes or you have more questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Take care!
Charlie
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