Can you sue your parents if they steal 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.

What do you do when your child steals money from you?

Tell your child that the stolen article must be replaced, and you need her help in figuring out a plan for replacing it. If necessary, advance her the money to replace it. Work out a payment plan she can handle and deduct it from her allowance each week. Keep a payment record, so she can see how she is doing.

Is it OK to take money from your parents?

There’s a general expectation that taking money from your parents ends once you leave the nest. In reality, there can be plenty of times when — either begrudgingly or enthusiastically — you’ll accept cash. I wouldn’t be able to do it without financial help from my parents. I feel no guilt — I’m an only child.

Is it normal for kids to steal money?

It is normal for a very young child to take something which excites his or her interest. This should not be regarded as stealing until the youngster is old enough, usually three to five years old, to understand that taking something which belongs to another person is wrong.

Can my parents take my money if I’m 18?

In the US, in most (if not all) jurisdictions, your parents are allowed to take much of your money until you turn 18. If you have a job, in some states they can take all of the money, in others they can take a percentage of it, up until you turn 18.

Why is my 12 year old stealing?

Many teenagers steal because they feel they are unloved or that they don’t belong. They are trying to make up for the pain they feel in what can be seen as an attempt to ‘get even’, so it is important to make sure that if a child is stealing you go to extra lengths to help them feel loved, important and wanted.

Can my parents loan me money for a house?

They can still lend the money and earn some interest on the loan. On the income tax front, if the parents lend money to their children, the parents will pay income tax on the interest payments and the children will get to deduct the interest paid if the loan is documented properly for the purchase of a home.

Why can’t parents steal from their children?

Parents cannot steal from their children because children have very few rights of ownership. Unless there is a specific legal document in place, all household property and income of a child are held in trust by their legal guardian, typically their parents. I would expect that stealing is a crime in all jurisdictions.

Is it a crime if your parents take money from you?

Sure do but don’t run off to the local police station since they won’t act. As others have said, there’s no legal issue unless the money is in trust. Therefore it’s not stealing if a parent takes money or anything else. Otherwise, it would be a crime for a parent to send you to your room with no toys, etc. as they did when I was a kid.

How do I get my child to stop stealing money?

If your child can’t stop stealing, you need to help level the playing field for him by finding out what’s causing this to happen over and over. You also might want to secure items in your home and keep your wallet in a safe place at all times until your child can learn how to solve his problems more appropriately.

Is it legal to steal money from a friend?

However, with regards to the specific wording of the question, no it is not legal. Stealing is an illegal act and you can only steal money if you are breaking the law which therefore makes it illegal.