[quote]My wife and I have been separated since December of last year. All papers have been filed and we have our first court date next week. Since our separation I have been driving a car that is registered and owned in her name, but nothing is owed on it. She has been driving a car that is not only registered and titled to me, but that is still being paid off by a loan that is solely in my name. Besides making all payments since our separation, I am also carrying full coverage insurance on it for both her and I as it is a stipulation of the loan contract. I wish to "switch" cars, as I am not comfortable with my level of liability if something should happen to the car while she is driving (either an accident where she is at fault or the car as the only collateral on my loan getting totaled). She does not respond to my emails on this subject. What course of action can I take to return possession of the vehicles to their legal owners? (I am in California) [/quote]

The cars are in the possession of their legal owners. Both cars belong to both of you. And will until the divorce is final and all marital assets are split.