Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: Car Payment

You nicely illustrate the problem with making oral agreements, or worse, acting without really making a clear agreement.

The best thing to do is work things out between the two of you. That does not look like it will happen, so the second best thing is try to find someone you can both trust to make the decision. You can do that through mediation, or you can end up in court about it. Who will win? I don't know, whoever has the most believable story: you that he agreed to pay, him that he was making you a loan.

You should, however, consider getting an order requiring him to make child support payments because you have a child together. The child is more important than the car. I can help you with the support issue. email me.

Re: Car Payment

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If you had an agreement with your ex-boyfriend, it has the same effect whether you put it in writing or it was just verbal. However, should you decide to sue for breach of contract, a written agreement may be easier to prove than a verbal agreement. You should immediately consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.