Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

Civil Summons

If me and my girlfriend bought a truck and both of our names are on the title. I traded in my old truck and received $5000 towards the trade in and then she paid paid in full $13000 of her money. She has three DUI's in less than a year, has lost her license, and even spent time in jail. We spilt up after she got out of jail. I have been paying the taxes and for the upkeep of the vehicle for the past two years. She has now summoned me to go to court in attempts to get the truck back. Do I need a lawyer? What are my rights?


Asked on 12/15/08, 4:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Civil Summons

You may be entitled to claim an approximate one third ownership interest(or, perhaps, even one half) in this truck and your former girlfriend approximately two thirds to, possibly, one half such interest.

However, to ensure that your interests are appropriately represented and protected in this pending dispute and those of your adversary are appropriately challenged, you would be well advised

(in my opinion)to engage the services of an attorney to represent you in this matter.

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Answered on 12/15/08, 4:34 pm


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