What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TEXAS
Before I start, I'd like to thank everyone in advance for their time.
In April of 2011 my Ex-Girlfriend(at the time as well, Mother of my child) was moving into a new Apartment. She had previously been living with a friend so she had no furniture. I had just moved into my mother's house(With my son) since I had just my job, so I agreed to let her borrow my furniture for her living room since she had nothing. It included two leather couches and my entertainment center which included the center itself, a 32 inch flat screen TV, high definition tuner, and Sony Blu-Ray player.
In September of 2011 she was buying a new car and asked me to come along since she knew nothing about cars. The salesman offered her $500 for her used car(1999 Toyota, Corolla). While we were talking she agreed to let me have her used car in exchange for the furniture. From that time until now I have driven the car as my main source of transportation for myself and my son. I have maintained insurance on the vehicle, paid inspection fees, maintenance and repair bills on the vehicle since then.
In March of 2011 on a road trip I went through several toll roads totaling roughly $35 dollars. I've paid $20 of the bills, however a few more bills came in and was not aware they totaled so high. Also, we never got around to transferring the registration of the car. She did offer, but for some reason or another we never simply never got around to it. So she did pay a $60 registration fee in April of 2012.
Recently we've been fighting more than usual about who pays what for our son. (He lives with me full time, visits her every other weekend). Whatever the reason, she has recently demanded I return the car to her and she'll return the furniture since she no longer needs it(Her boyfriend recently moved in). She has threatened to report the car stolen since it is in her name. I called the authorities and they told me if it is reported stolen I could face criminal charges for driving the vehicle. I have no choice but to return the vehicle at this time.
My question is can I sue her for the car? Since we never transferred the title am I out of options? I know it was incredibly stupid, but I never though it would come to this. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks again in advance.
Before I start, I'd like to thank everyone in advance for their time.
In April of 2011 my Ex-Girlfriend(at the time as well, Mother of my child) was moving into a new Apartment. She had previously been living with a friend so she had no furniture. I had just moved into my mother's house(With my son) since I had just my job, so I agreed to let her borrow my furniture for her living room since she had nothing. It included two leather couches and my entertainment center which included the center itself, a 32 inch flat screen TV, high definition tuner, and Sony Blu-Ray player.
In September of 2011 she was buying a new car and asked me to come along since she knew nothing about cars. The salesman offered her $500 for her used car(1999 Toyota, Corolla). While we were talking she agreed to let me have her used car in exchange for the furniture. From that time until now I have driven the car as my main source of transportation for myself and my son. I have maintained insurance on the vehicle, paid inspection fees, maintenance and repair bills on the vehicle since then.
In March of 2011 on a road trip I went through several toll roads totaling roughly $35 dollars. I've paid $20 of the bills, however a few more bills came in and was not aware they totaled so high. Also, we never got around to transferring the registration of the car. She did offer, but for some reason or another we never simply never got around to it. So she did pay a $60 registration fee in April of 2012.
Recently we've been fighting more than usual about who pays what for our son. (He lives with me full time, visits her every other weekend). Whatever the reason, she has recently demanded I return the car to her and she'll return the furniture since she no longer needs it(Her boyfriend recently moved in). She has threatened to report the car stolen since it is in her name. I called the authorities and they told me if it is reported stolen I could face criminal charges for driving the vehicle. I have no choice but to return the vehicle at this time.
My question is can I sue her for the car? Since we never transferred the title am I out of options? I know it was incredibly stupid, but I never though it would come to this. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks again in advance.