Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

who can i take my irresponsable cosigner off of a finance contract?

my girlfriend and i both cosigned for a car. she is less than responsable and i want her off the contract.as the primary name on the contract can this be done without her concent?


Asked on 10/06/02, 8:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: who can i take my irresponsable cosigner off of a finance contract?

A co-signer just agrees to pick up the payments if the primary person doesn't pay, in most cases, so there wouldn't be a reason to take her off. Also, you can't take her off unless she and the finance company agree.

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Answered on 10/07/02, 12:22 pm
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: who can i take my irresponsable cosigner off of a finance contract?

If the lender agrees,it is possible. However, there is still the issue of title and who has the stronger credit.

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Answered on 10/07/02, 11:10 pm


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