Is it legal for a husband to steal his wife's car that was obtained during marriage with her salary?
447519
If the contract or reciept of purchase is her name, it is not only theft but grand theft auto..............just like the video game. better do the cheat code for the lawyer.
986182
If you're married, you'll get BAH, which will pay for rent wherever your wife is staying.  You'll have to pay for your car yourself.
432067
What you need to do is file a police report and report the car as stolen.  Once that's done you'll get your car back.  You don't need anything other then the title to have a tow company tow the car.  Once they have proof of the title showing you as sole owner (if your ex is on the title you have NO right to take the car or report it as stolen) they can tow it and ship it for you.  If you don't want a lien to be placed by the tow company you MUST PAY UPFRONT ALL COSTS, otherwise they have the legal right to a lien until paid regardless of if you didn't sign allowing a lien.  (All states allow tow companies to claim liens until paid)
621299
It's not fraud or extortion.  If the title is in his name, and you are not on the title of the home... he is the owner of the home.\n\nIf both of you are on the title, both of you would have signed mortgage docs (you would have had to acknowledge the presence of a mortgage).\n\nWhatever you two did with the money is between you two.  Yes you've been had; this is a civil matter.  Did you have an agreement between the two of you(written)?
1099753
What state do you live in? I am a seven year veteran law officer and i have never heard of such. Everything revolves around the title and registration. There is such a thing as community property between people in a relationship in some states and this may be what the officer is baseing his opinion on. In the state i am from ( since he is an ex and the vehicle is registered to you) you have the right to file this as a stolen vehicle or at least an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Go talk to an attorney girl.
793801
Yes, you have a right to be upset. Your fiance is a mama's boy. Poor baby?\n\nAnd I wonder, how much do they accuse you of stealing? I would consider it beneath my dignity to be accused of stealing anything less than $10000!!!\n\nIf more than that has been lost, he should ask you ( that's some serious cash, but if they are accusing you of stealing $50, they are really cheap. I mean, if I lost 10 grand, I would get my dog x-rayed to make sure he hasn't swallowed it. Let alone asking my fiancee.) .  But even if he does ask you, it should not imply assumed misdeedson your part.\n\nHow did he phrase it? Did he ask if you "SAW" the money? Or did he ask if you "TOOK" it? In any case, if he said his parents accused you of stealing, they really suck. Chances are that they stole it themselves to put the blame on you. Check your bags and luggage carefully, you don't want to be caught with "planted evidence". \n\nI hope,if you guys are marrying, you are going to stay far far away from them.
313409
Car of my dream, of course!  You can always trade in the car once its old and get a better one, but you can't do that with your wife...... or can you????
952821
The answer would depend upon your state laws.  Please check with an attorney in your state.
477602
This is what is referred to as an embezzled vehicle. It is a similar charge to vehicle theft. However, the DA's office can pursue theft charges depending on the circumstances.
426641
If the girl is one of my daughters, yes, it is illegal. \n\nAnd dangerous, too. \n\nI have five acres out back and a brand new backhoe, if you catch my drift.
520431
Section 1(1) of the Theft Act 1968:\n"A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it."\n\nSection 5(4):\n"Where a person gets property by another's mistake, and is under an obligation to make restoration (in whole or in part) of the property or its proceeds or of the value thereof, then to the extent of that obligation the property or proceeds shall be regarded (as against him) as belonging to the person entitled to restoration..."\n\nIn a leading case, D was mistakenly paid £74 for work she had not done. When she found out, she did nothing. It was held that section 5(4) applied because she was under an obligation to make restoration of the money. Thus, assuming she dishonestly decided not to pay it back, she was guilty of theft.\n\nIn such cases of getting money by mistake, the legal position will depend on the interpretations of 'dishonestly' and 'intention to permanently deprive...'\nI agree with the other respondent: if you want to argue it, best to get a lawyer (I'm just a law student).
97573
I believe that depends upon the state but yes she can because with you being married, whats yours is his.  A court may see it as income that he is receiving from you.
587135
If she's been living with this guy for more than 7 years than by state law, he is her husband although they are not legally married.  He would get everything unless a will is drafted.  But even wills can be contested, she needs a "living trust" which is undisputable.
806800
If it has been in both your possessions for 6 months, it is community property.  Go buy a car for you and tell him to stick that one up his a**!
568569
I'm a lawyer and I used to represent police depts. for this sort of thing.  I too am sorry for your loss.  It seems so silly when these chases go on and on when the police usually know who is driving and could just hold back and go to the person's house later and arrest him, once he's slowed down and cooled off.  \n\nThe answer above mine is correct though (mostly).  You can file your own suit, but it would most likely be joined with your husband's.  Get a lawyer who will take the case on a contingency basis and you won't lose money.  (There are plenty out there who will do so).  He has the tools to hunt down the case and advise you accordingly.
733323
oops..... if the legal title ie. the log book is in her name then you've made things almost impossible, ... you may have an avenue, under an equitable interest, but you'll need proof that the loan has gone to paying for the car and that you didn't intend to give it as a gift......\n\nthe requirenments for a gift are \n\n1. intenetion\n2. sufficient delivery.\n\nand the only thing that you have any chance in is the intention, but if you intended to loan her the money to buy the car then thats the only hope, as if you took out the loan in order to buy the car for her knowing that she wasn't going to pay you back then .... stuffed is the word.\n\nlike i said the only avanue that i can see is the intention,... i.e. you took out the loan in good faith that your ex partner, of whom you trusted to pay you the entire sum back, could have an easier mode of transport.......\n\nbut this i'm affraid looks like a court case to me.....\n\ndepends on what you want to do ?... how much was the car ? how much was the loan?\n\nan important question will be why did you take the loan and not her?... if it was soley because she has a poor credit rating then that looks move favourable.\n\ngood luck hope that helps
693544
If they have legal claim on the car...YES. If your loan was based upon the security of your car, the bank has legal title. It might have to go to court to be resolved, but in the end, I think the justice system will give the legal title to whomever has legal claim.