NSW Car ownership NSW separation

[Tamz]

I have a Jeep registered and financed under my name but had my ex partner jointly pay a share of the repayments while we were together.
We have since separated and I let her use the Jeep as courtesy as she didn't have any modes of transport and pay a sum of the repayment, like renting the Jeep from me.

I want the Jeep back now and have offered her 2 months heads up and also an amount to help with the upkeep as a sign of goodwill.

As it's registered and financed under my name, can I legally take it back?

 

[Atticus]

1) Did you have this vehicle prior to the relationship?
2) Is the vehicle used as security for the loan?
3) Married or de facto? ... If de facto, how long were you actually living together?
4) Do you have a key to the car & can you get access to it without committing break & enter or trespass?

 

[Tamz]

1) Did you have this vehicle prior to the relationship?
2) Is the vehicle used as security for the loan?
3) Married or de facto? ... If de facto, how long were you actually living together?
4) Do you have a key to the car & can you get access to it without committing break & enter or trespass?

No
Yes it is
Married but separated and going through the divorce process now
Yes I have a original keys and can get it anytime

 

[Atticus]

As long as you're not committing an offence such as trespass that may come back to bite you, then all good.... you are the registered operator, responsible for the loan & a joint owner under family law.

Just be aware that if you need to do a property settlement down the track, the car is still regarded as a joint asset along with all other joint assets that would need to be declared.

 

[sammy01]

Get a club lock. Stop her taking the car back.