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Car and phone dispute after breaking away from an abusive relationship
Asked on Sep 11th, 2013 on Contracts - Illinois
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I just got away from an abusive relationship, however, my ex had me sign over the car that used to be jointed between mine and his, to him alone ever since I lost my job. I also have a cell phone, but it is also under his account as well, alone non-jointed. He has full control of my unemployment funds and pays for the phone and car on a monthly basis, for insurance etc....but I don't even get to use it! I have been wanting to have him fully out of my life so I can rebuild, but everytime I confront him about saying that I am no longer responsible for either the phone or the car, he threatens to take me to court and sue me. Can he do this? With the car and the phone in his name alone legally, am I still obligated to pay my unemployment funds to things I can't even use?! He made me sign an un-notarized contract regarding I make these payments, but does that even count in count as evidance? Especially when he pressured me to do it? Please help! :'(
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I strongly encourage you to speak to an attorney and learn what options you have. Many attorneys will give a free initial consultation. Regardless of any other rights or obligations, he should not have control of your unemployment funds. I would consider seeking an order of protection if he has been threatening to you. The fact that he is still controlling your unemployment money may be reason, alone, to get an order of protection. You could go to the local state's attorney's office and talk with someone. If they do not think there is sufficient proof to get an order of protection, then you would have to talk to a private attorney. The state's attorney's office would not cost you anything.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 3:11 PM