I'm in California and involved in a dispute with my Mom. Three years ago she bought me a car (in my name) with gambling winnings that she had won. This was a gift and she says as much. Now, my Mom and Dad have recently divorced and she forwards me an official car bill saying that the car isn't completely paid off (there is about $2,000 left on it) and since I am being nicer to my Dad then her she won't pay for the car anymore even though it was a gift (which she does not deny). So, I am not sure what to do or if I even have a case. I can't exactly afford the car payment since I was just laid off from my job (she knows I can't afford it, and it feels she is playing an abusive game with me) so my Father told me to take her to small claims court since he thought the car was paid off in full but it obviously wasn't. I really don't want to take anyone to court, but want to know if I have a case. While the car being a gift is not in writing, everyone knows it was a gift and she says it was a gift but she doesn't want to pay for it anymore since I don't show her the respect she thinks she deserves after cheating on my Father.