Is it illegal to steal money from your parents?

In short, the answer is yes; parents can turn in their kids for committing crimes. Therefore, if a child decides to steal from a parent, the parent could call the cops on the child for breaking the law. Additionally, parents can report their children for criminal charges even if the parents aren't victims.
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Can You Sue Your parents for stealing your money?

Yes. You may sue mother. If you are 18 years old you may use her. If you are a minor, you will need GAL to sue on your behalf.
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Can my parents take away something I paid for?

If your parents bought the property you use and it was not a gift to you, then the property belongs to your parents. You do not have a right to take it. Anything that you bought, even if it was from allowance or gift money, is yours.
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Can your parents keep your money from you?

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Your parents can't simply take your money, and the bank won't let them.
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Is it legal for parents to take your stuff?

Parents, as legal guardians, may be allowed to take temporary custodial control of their children's property, and hold it in good care for them until a set time, and then return it. The child still owns the property, though they may not be constantly in possession.
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Can my mom take my phone if I pay for it?

As long as you're under age 18 and living with your parents, you're under their authority; they can take away your cell phone if they want, and the law gives you no recourse to get it back. Once you turn 18, if you can find a job and become...
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Can my parents take my phone at 18?

So realistically, if the phone was a gift to you by your parents before you were an adult, since you are now an adult you have a right to privacy in all your affairs, including your mobile phone.
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Can my parents take my money if I'm 17?

It's not illegal to take money from your kids in most cases, although, of course, there are exceptions, like if the child's money is in a specific trust and you abuse the funds.
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Can your parents kick you out?

If you do not pay rent or contribute to household expenses in any way, you are not a tenant, you are a guest. Parents have no obligation to provide support to adult children. As a result, they can kick you out with no notice.
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Can my parents take my phone at 17?

I must assume you are under the age of 18. As long as you are a minor, your custodial parent or parents are the ones responsible for you. If they determine there is some reason for you not to have a phone, they have the right to do so.
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What should I do if my mom hates me?

Try talking to your mother and let her know your feelings. Tell her how you feel and how her words and actions affect you. She may not realize how her behavior makes you feel. Keep in mind mom hate may not be from your actions, but she could be struggling with how to accept you as you are.
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Are you allowed to whoop your child?

Possible Criminal Charges for Spanking

Most states provide that using force against your child constitutes assault, battery, child abuse, or domestic violence, when: the discipline causes serious injury, not just discomfort. the amount of force used is unreasonable, excessive, or improper, or.
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Can I sue mom?

An adult could sue his or her parent for any tort, whether personal or related to property.
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What happens if I sue my parents?

According to your description, your parents will be jailed at least for 10–15 years if any legal action is taken against them (maybe more).
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What do you do when your parents steal money?

Confront her. Tell her you know she stole from you and you want the items back, or she needs to replace them for you. If she refuses, talk to her parents or legal guardians and ask them for help retrieving your items. If all else fails, call the police.
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At what age can your parents stop telling you what to do?

What concerns many parents is how much control they can have over their child once they reach 18, and many parents abdicate all authority once their kids are no longer minors.
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Can my parents kick me out at 14?

If the Minor Is Not Emancipated

Kicking an underage child (meaning under 18 in most states) out of the house, without the child being emancipated, can often be considered child abandonment, which is a crime.
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Can I kick my teenager out?

If your teen is a minor, according to the law you can't toss him out. In many instances, kicking him out could be classified as abandonment. Unless your teen has been emancipated (the court severs the parent's legal obligations) you are still legally accountable for his welfare.
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Can your parents take money out of your trust fund?

A recipient of the fund can take money out the account once they turn 18 - and control of the account switches from parent to child when they turn 16. When your child is under 16, a parent is the only person who can: Tell the account provider how to invest the fund and run the account.
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Can you move out at 16 in WV?

In West Virginia, a minor who is between 16 and 18 years old may file a Petition for Emancipation. The minor must be a resident of West Virginia. A minor over the age of 16 who gets married is automatically emancipated and does not need to file a Petition.
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Can I withdraw money from my child's bank account UK?

Keep in mind that while you're a joint owner, the money isn't yours. The moment it gets deposited into a children's long-term savings accounts, it becomes your child's property, too. Any withdrawals you make can only be withdrawn and used for things that benefit the child (e.g., school expenses, college tuition, etc.).
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Is it OK to go through your child's phone?

As long as your child is aware, you're not snooping or performing some secret operation, just protecting them from potential harm. Being transparent also means your child won't feel uneasy about parental monitoring and should understand why it's necessary.
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Can your parents control you at 16?

A parent has both the legal right and the duty to control their 16- or 17-year old children, unless they are emancipated.
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How do I stop my parents from looking at my phone?

With app-specific controls, you can:
  1. Disable certain parts of the screen.
  2. Disable keyboards, volume control, and other hardware buttons.
  3. Lock the phone into vertical display.
  4. Disable touch entirely.
  5. Set a time limit.
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