Today, I found out that my grandparents are going to take my car away and sell it because they're pissed I'm moving in with my boyfriend. FML
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Today, the day after my grandfather's funeral, my grandmother informed me I have 30 days to move out. I've been living with them for four years, helping take care of my sick grandfather. She's already changed the locks and won't unlock the door. FML
Today, my grandparents are demanding that I come live with them because my stepmom is pregnant. They're convinced that she and my dad are going to throw me aside once the baby is born, even though I know that's not going to happen. They're even making threats. FML
Today, I found out I will be without a car for two weeks because my mother volunteered to let my grandparents use mine while theirs is being repaired. They've been in 4 accidents over the last year. FML
Today, after being kicked out of my racist family, my boyfriend and I moved across the country to rent an apartment with my sister. My mother hates us so much she offered to buy my sister a new car to not take us in. FML
Today, my grandma moved in with us. Along with her 36-year-old boyfriend that none of us knew about. FML
Today, my boyfriend broke up with me at my grandma's funeral. FML
Today, my parents left on vacation for the week. Taking advantage of my freedom, I was planning on having my boyfriend over. My grandparents just showed up as they "thought I would be lonely." I can't get rid of them. Looks like I'm not having any fun this week. FML
Today, my parents said that we're never going to see our grandparents again because my grandpa hit my asshole little brother with a belt for calling him a boomer. I love my grandparents so much but my parents won't listen. FML
Today, after telling my parents just exactly what I thought of them and that I was moving out, the person I was supposed to move in with called to say they'd decided they would rather live alone. FML
Today, I found out that my over-controlling parents would be moving in next door. I'm almost 23, and moved 5,365 km away to get away from them. FML
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FlyingLeumer 19
If it is legally not your car unfortunately they can do that. It does seem rather childish of them.
rabbi1010 29
if your name is only one on the title they can't take and sell it.
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Comments (89)
Solano2580 24
If it's their car and they can drive then there would be no point in selling it, plus you can just threaten to not take care of them if they do that
pandalover69 26
They probably drive a different car.
iheartstupid 4
If they own the car and just let you drive it, then sucks for you! But if it's legally your car, like it's in your name and you make the payments on it, they can't do that.
fmlsams 27
Sorry OP, in my opinion if you're old enough to move in with your boyfriend, you're old enough to have/buy your own car. That way no one can legally take it from you. If you already do own this particular car, however, remind your grandparents that it is yours and they have no claim to it.
ChibiChick25 8
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I saw/heard a case where even though the title was in another persons name, the driver got to keep the car after the title owner attempted to take it becuz the driver paid for all the maintenance and insurance on the car. So, isn't it possible that OP could argue she takes care of the car therefore it is hers (if she does take care of it)? I guess its similar to how you can claim a child on your taxes as a dependent even if the he/she is not yours if you cover a certain percentage of the child's expenses.
1dvos_grl3 21
That's what happened when I moved in with my boyfriend. Totally relatable OP.
thesawgmizer 14
Time for forgery.
mkcherry 14
My parents did this too me as well. I bought the car at 16 (paid the monthly payments, insurance and maintenance) but it was in their name. I was told the day I bought it I would be taking it with me as long as I was financially responsible for it. When I moved out at 18 with friends I was told I could take the car with me and I did. When I later moved in with my boyfriend at the time (husband now) they took it as some form of petty revenge. Even as a responsible adult its hard to come up with the money for new car when its not in your budget. Taking the bus or sharing with your boyfriend is better than letting anyone (even family) control your decisions. Hope it doesnt take too long for you to get a new one!
iwadasn 33
If they paid for it and it's in their name (which seems to be the case, since they're able to sell it), it's not really "your" car.
silverbane27 13
Not your car then is it?
InSultan 14
If you own the car, isn't that technically theft? Or do you grandparents own it?