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whosecar

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?New Hampshire
I'm thinking of leaving my partner of 12yrs. The only property that I definitely need is the car. I'm the primary signer but I needed my partner as a cosigner. I wouldn't qualify to refinance the car on my own. we currently live in New Hampshire and the car is registered under both names. I wouldn't be surprised if he would report the car as stolen if I just left. Any advice?
 
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Antigone*

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whosecar said:
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?New Hampshire
I'm thinking of leaving my partner of 12yrs. The only property that I definitely need is the car. I'm the primary signer but I needed my partner as a cosigner. I wouldn't qualify to refinance the car on my own. we currently live in New Hampshire and the car is registered under both names. I wouldn't be surprised if he would report the car as stolen if I just left. Any advice?
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If you are the registered owner of the car, he cannot report it stolen. Who is making the payments on the note?
 
FlyingRon

FlyingRon

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Property distribution in a NH divorce is an equitable settlement. All the marital assets and liabilities will be looked out to negotiate a deal that both parties come out about the same. Until then, both of you still own the car. No he can't legitimately report it stolen. If you don't make the payments and/or keep it insured, however it may get repo'd.
 
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Antigone*

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FlyingRon said:
Property distribution in a NH divorce is an equitable settlement. All the marital assets and liabilities will be looked out to negotiate a deal that both parties come out about the same. Until then, both of you still own the car. No he can't legitimately report it stolen. If you don't make the payments and/or keep it insured, however it may get repo'd.
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I'm not sure we're dealing with a divorce situation here. The OP said partner, and said leaving...never mentioned divorce.
 
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whosecar

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Thank you for your reply Antigone. I don't think it could be considered a divorce situation because we aren't legally married. I pay all the bills.
 
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