What are my rights??
When my husband and I bought the car that I drive, we had to put it in his name only because of credit issues. Now, every time we get in an arguement and I try to leave for a while to cool off, he says I can't take the car because it's in his name. He does the same thing with my cell phone (he opened the account so the bill comes in his name). I know this is a just a desparate attempt to try and control me, but what rights does he really have in this case?
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In most states, by law, anything purchased during a marriage is considered "equal ownership." He has no right to do this to you. He sounds very controlling. Be careful and good luck!
Sounds like it is time for a divorce.
He CAN attempt to report the car stolen, but, as his wife, when pulled over the cops would likely do nothing but be pi--ed about being dragged into his juvenile, domestic snit.
Divorce him and take the kids and you'll likely get the car. That'll learn him.
When you bought insurance on the car, the policy should have required the two of you to list on the policy who has permission to drive it ("permissive drivers"). You do not need to own a car to have permission to drive it and if your husband called the police b/c someone other than him was driving his car, I doubt seriously the police would do anything about it (just as if he did that if his mother took the car to the grocery store). You should however start a savings or checking acct in your own name so you can get your own credit b/c from the sounds of this guy, I would be looking to get a divorce soon and you will need some cash to start w/ . You may want to talk to a counselor at a battered women's shelter b/c he sounds like he is abusive and the games he is playing is something they see all the time.
When you want to use the car, assuming you are a permissive driver on the insurance policy and have an active drivers license, use it. Call the police in advance and let them know and get their advice on what they would do if you want to beat him to the punch!
His attempts to control you could be construed as abuse in some states. Verbal abuse is STILL abuse. My advice would be to RUN not walk to exit this relationship. Remember Lacey Peterson? As to the issue of the car, if you have the keys and he KNOWS you have the keys them, authorization for use could be assumed. Good luck, and by all means REPORT ABUSE!
He has every right. The stuff is in his name so it's his.
I'm not sure, but I suspect that while you two are married, you should be able to use any of his stuff. If you get divorced, then the court will divide up all the assets.
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