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My wife and I (still legally married) have been separated for 8 years. She lives 90 miles away. She was in town recently and asked to borrow my car to run an errand. I told her ok but to come straight back. That's been 7 days ago. I bought the car during the separation. The insurance is in my name. Tag and title are in my name. Said she isnt going to return it. She wont tell me where she or the car are. Help.
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What you have discribed is "conversion" where she exceeded the authorization you gave her to use the vehicle, the best remedy is to file for the Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) you have needed, if you still want to be married to someone who would do that to you, you can seek a Decree of Seperate Maintenance, in either case, an Application for Temporary Order and setting a hearing will at the hearing most likely allow you to regain possession and control of the "seperate property" she has refused to return to you.
Of course keep making payments and maintain insurance, most likely any calls to law enforcement would be counter productive, they would say it is a "civil matter" and to take it up with a judge.
Call an attorney in or near the county where you live. If she files first in the county where she lives, it will be far less convenient for you.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2021 at 9:23 AM