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    Angry Rights to a Vehicle Still Co-Owned With an Ex-Spouse

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nevada
    So my husband and I are getting a divorce. He gave me his car that he purchased with his ex wife long before we met. When he and his wife divorced, he never took the title out of her name. He has told me that he will have her sign the title then sign it over to me. He has gone back and forth on this as his ex hates me and doesn't want him to give me the car. He recently sent me a letter to give to the dmv stating:

    Rachael Last name is my wife and I owned my vehicle prior to our marriage. I would like to give her my Mercedes ml 320 2002 as a gift. Vin#.
    Thank you, his name
    Then the letter was notarized.

    This evening, he called me and told me that his ex wouldn't stand for it and that he's sending a transport company to come and get the car. His ex never drove the car even while they were married and doesn't really want the car now. She just doesn't want me to have it.
    My question is can he take the car? Does the notarized letter mean anything? Can I go to jail for moving to a new home without telling him where the car is? I have been paying for insurance on the car and has been the sole driver for years.

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    Default Re: Divorce

    You are going to have a problem, especially if the title lists the owners and Mr. X and Mrs. X.

    If listed as Mr X or Mrs X, he can sign off the title without her signature. Otherwise, her signature is needed.

    She's a co-owner. If she resents her ex-husband giving away her property, why not offer her some money for the car? If you like the car, it may be a worthwhile thing to do.

    Don't hide the car...it won't end well for you.

    Refer to this webpage for more info on private sales and gifts in Nevada.

    http://dmvnv.com/regprivate.htm

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