<prompt> Human: Hi personal finance subreddit, I hope Im posting this on the right sub-reddit. I have a really long story and would appreciate some feedback. I believe Ive been doing the right steps, but its hard to always keep it into perspective when the person who betrayed you is a parent. I hope my story isnt too confusing to follow. Several years ago, I gifted my car to a younger sibling during a birthday celebration. She didnt take ownership of it for over a year and a half due to various issues on her own end insurance andthe car needed a few small repairs. Then, around a year ago she made arrangements to have it insured and have our father fix the brakes replaced, new drums, around 80 in repairs for parts. Anyway, my father asked me if he could have permission to temporarilyborrow the car before my sister would take ownership of it. He told me he only needed it temporarily until he fixed his truck or bought a replacement vehicle. I discussed it with my sister and she agreed on the terms that he would let her use it when he didnt need it.He had also promised to keep the interior clean and not smoke in it he had quit for the first time the summer beforehand, around 8 months prior as smoking was always a huge issue between him and both myself and my sister as we are extremely allergic to it. Shortly after, he came to my house to pick up the vehicle. We re-discussed everything and nothing had changed. A few weeks later, I discovered that he was acting extremely controlling and not allowing my sister to borrow the car even when he didnt need it. He was acting as if it was his and he was doing her a favor by letting her occasionallyborrow it. I was also informed by my sister that he had started smoking again and had been doing it in the car. Apparently, he even just flat out trashed the interior of the vehicle.I was livid when I found out. I had given my sister my car because Im currently disabled due to a chronic illness with the intention that she could use it to come and visit me since Im home bound. With my illness, my sensitivity to cigarettes is heightened to an all time high; which means that I would get really sick every time she came and saw me while driving that car. I contacted him and left him a voice mail telling him how upset I was that he betrayed my trust. It was especially hurtful because I was and am still on an extremely fixed income. I havent been able to work and just recently got denied disability benefits, so my boyfriend and I only have his one income. A large portion of his income is put towards my medical expenses every month, so we really dont have a lot to play around with. The decision to give my sister my old car wasnt taken lightly, it was a huge sacrifice. But, we decided that it was worth it so that she could have some freedom. Anyway, my point is that I was extremely hurt since it was a huge gift to my sister and now it was ruined. My father never called me back, he would only return my texts and tell me that he was handle the situation and take care of it as far as returning the car to my sister. This is where it gets worse. Soon after, I found out through my sister that my dad misled me and titled my car in his name. This was neverthe agreement.To make an extremely long story, slightly shorter...my father never handled the situation. I had messaged him numerous timesand even gave him deadlines or offered to help him find a vehicle Im very good at finding reliable vehicles under blue book value. I had even sent him a really long email pouring my heart out. He never replied.It became obvious that his intent was to never return the car. I then finally informed him that I would have to bring him to court if he didnt return the car back to my possession I had planned on putting the car back in my name so that my sister wouldnt have to worry about being guilted into letting anyone else use it. Anyway, my father decided to show how mature he was by replying with a lot of nasty remarks and telling me I would never win in court since it was in his name. He never once apologized for anything or took ownership of any of his actions. Well, I ended up winning my case this past August. It was bittersweet. My dad didnt show up and the judge immediately granted me the damages I was seeking. He still hasnt given me payment, so I need to force payment on his end now. Im going to be sending him a letter with proof of the judges decision and request payment. After that I already know he wont comply, I plan on going to his bank and finding out the name of his employer and follow through with the steps to garnish his wages. Has anyone else had to go through this? My father and I had a stressed relationship for a long time. We were really close before this all happened, but it was only because I had learned to accept him for who he was and really accept a lot of things about him that made him a bad person and a bad father. My sister does not wish to be involved as its stressful for her, which is completely understandable. I stopped asking her about the car as soon as I decided I was going to take my dad to court. At this point, I think its best to just get payment and put it towards another car for her maybe keep it titled in my name until she moves out of her moms house, so that my dad cant commandeer it from her or put it towards a semester of school. TLDR; My dad is sneaky and stole my car that I gifted my sister before she could ever take ownership of it. He pretended he was borrowing it, but was planning on stealing it the whole time. I filed a civil case against him in small claims court and won. I now have to go through the steps of forcing him to pay my awarded judgement. Im planning on going through with it, but still find myself being more easy on him than I would anyone else despite him never once apologizing. I dont know anyone who has had to sue a family member, let alone a parent. Advice and insight would be appreciated.  <response>: I dont think he can re-title without your signature. I believe that is title fraud but Im not a lawyer. He could be in a lot more trouble than just garnished wages. It sounds to me, from what youve written, that you knew you couldnt trust him with the car. Is that accurate? Why didnt you trust your instincts? 