driving priviledges

My ex-husband bought my daughter who lives with me an automobile. The car is in his name. Recently I took away my daughter's driving privileges. Her father told her she could still drive since the car belonged to him. Can I legally place a restraining device (steering wheel lock) on the vehicle to keep her from driving since I do not own
the car? Can I call authorities and complain that a car belonging to my ex-husband is parked in front of my house on a public street?

I think what you should do is find a friend that has a garage(a home), one your daughter and your ex husband doesn't know and take the car there. No car to look at, no discussion. Out of sight, out of mind, out of arguement. YOU be in control. Worrying about how to keep your daughter limited in her driving puts your ex in control. I thought about this today and that is what I would do.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by smileyhapy:
[b]I think what you should do is find a friend that has a garage(a home), one your daughter and your ex husband doesn't know and take the car there. No car to look at, no discussion. Out of sight, out of mind, out of arguement. [/b]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, that would be all fine and good, but I think technically if the vehicle is registered in his name, that it is his property. Maybe if you dropped it off at this house and said you weren't letting your daughter drive...me on the other hand, I would park it out in front of my house and call the cops

[Jenifa]

Under certain circumstances, I don't agree with the custodial parent taking away things given to their child by the non-custodial parent. As far as her driving privileges being revoked, her father shouldn't intervene or try to override your authority, b/c all it enforces is your daughter's knowledge that she can play both sides of the fence. You can also inform the police before hand what the deal is, so that your ex doesn't try to pull a "she stole my car" act on you. Tell them your ex bought the car for your daughter, that her privileges have been taken away for such and such a time, and you wanted to cover your behind before he reported it. I'd even go so far as to give the car keys to the police, so that you have covered your bases. I live in a small town where the police are willing to do little favors such as that. Maybe you can give it a try? It wouldn't hurt to ask. Just a suggestion...hope it helps.