Location: New York
Girlfriend was left a car by a now deceased family friend. The car is in her mom’s name because she was underaged at the time. Her mom is a control freak and uses the car as leverage over her to try and prevent her from doing even basic things like going to the store without her explicit permission.
Her mother will take her keys if she does anything she’s not “supposed to” even though she’s 18, has always had straight As, has (mostly) consistently held a job since she was 15, and is gonna be going to one of the best schools in the country in 2 weeks. She is a perfectly responsible person, as responsible as an 18 year old could be.
What would be the best legal process to pursue her getting the car in her name, if her mother won’t give it to her?
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You need to hire a lawyer
>What would be the best legal process to pursue her getting the car in her name, if her mother won’t give it to her?
She would sue mom for the fair market value of the car, settling for the car if that’s what it comes to.
Obviously people who sue mom should be prepared to get not one more dime of support, whether that be housing, tuition, or other assistance. Sue for this car if she’s willing for the car to be the last thing mom ever gives her.