Can my parents take away something I bought at 17?

Legally, anything you own while under 18 is under their control, which means they can legally take it away. If they bought it, they can permanently take it away because it never did belong to you.

Can your parents take away things you bought?

The child owns what they own - it would be illegal for the parent to take the item and dispose of it or otherwise permanently keep if from the child (once they became an adult).

Do your parents have control over you at 17?

PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY

A parent has both the legal right and the duty to control their 16- or 17-year old children, unless they are emancipated.

Can my parents take my phone at 17 if I pay for it?

Because you're no longer a minor, they do not have the right to discipline you by taking your phone. Actually they can't discipline you period. If you bought your phone and pay the phone bill then they can't take it.

Can my parents take away a gift?

A gift, if valid, is a legally enforceable transfer under general contract law. That means, if a gift meets all of the legal elements of a valid gift, then the gift is enforceable and cannot generally be rescinded and revoked.

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Can my parents take away something I bought under 18?

No, they cannot take any item. It would be theft, assuming that possession of the said item is legal in the first place. If the parents disapprove of the said item, they could ask the child to leave their home (and ask the child to take the item with him/her) but they may not take the item.

Can a gift be taken away?

Once gifted, it is no longer yours. if you take it back without permission, it is theft.

Can my mom legally take my phone if I paid for it?

It would be theft to permanently take away a phone you own. If you are a minor, however, your parents have a right to put restrictions on how and when you use the phone.

Can you be 17 and buy a phone?

You have to be 18 years old to enter a contract but, you can buy the phone outright without a contract. You have prepaid options if you have bad or no credit.

Can my parents take my stuff when I'm 18?

Can your parents take away your stuff when you turn 18? Nope, that's theft. Sorry, strict parents, but taking private property from a legal adult for any reason without their permission consitutes at the minimum petty theft.

Can my dad kick me out at 17?

The law likely varies depending on state laws where you live, but typically kicking out an underage child (usually a minor younger than 18 years old) is regarded as child abandonment, which is a crime under state law.

Can my mom tell me what to do at 17?

Parents Get to Make the Rules in Their Home

The truth is, no matter how old your child, you have the right to make and enforce the rules of your house. Your 18-year-old has to follow the rules just as much as your 4-year-old does.

Can my parents ground me at 17?

Yes, your parents can still ground you. However, it is important to remember that the law states that you are an adult at the age of 18, so your parents may not have the same level of control over you as they did when you were younger.

Can my parents kick me out and keep my stuff?

If you are over 18, then your stuff is just that: yours! Your parents can't just keep it because they're angry or they want to turn your room into a gym. If a landlord kicked a tenant…even one who was behind on rent…he could not keep the tenant's belongings or in most states, even throw them on the lawn!

Can parents legally search your phone?

Generally, parents with kids under the age of 18. have a right to go through their kids phone.

Is it illegal unfair for a parent to take away their child's belongings that the child had bought what is your opinion?

It's a crime to take away someone's properties without consent. If you bought them yourself, they are yours and your parents have no right to take them.

Can a 17 year old get a phone contract UK?

18 years old which is due to the age of contractual capacity. Additionally, someone taking out a mobile phone contract will need to undergo a credit check and those under the age of 18 rarely have a credit history.

Can my parents check 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.

Can I buy an iPhone if I'm under 18?

Longer Answer: Some stores may require approval from a parent, but others may not. You need to either call or walk into the store from which you are interested in purchasing an iPhone and ask them.

Can your parents take your money at 16?

They can take a "reasonable" amount from income, but they do not have free reign on the account. The term for "robbing" the child's account is theft, and appropriate laws apply. Otherwise if the child makes a HUGH inheritance, the parents could take it and leave the child without money, you know.

Can my parents check my phone at 16?

If you are a minor (under 18) and they pay for your phone, they don't have a “right” to go through your phone, but perhaps a “responsibility” to go through your phone. Anything you do with the phone could create a liability for them.

What to do when your parents take your phone away?

Discuss the problem with your parents.

Calmly approach your parents so that you can talk about the problem. Your goal is to determine why your parents took your phone away. If you don't know why your phone was taken, you will not know the best way to get it returned. Give yourself time to cool off.

Can you legally refuse a gift?

Freedom to disclaim

A beneficiary is free to refuse a gift if they wish to do so.

Can you legally take back a gift UK?

Legally, neither you nor the buyer have any automatic right to return items bought in stores, unless they're faulty. Many shops have their own, more generous return policies, which means the buyer may be able to return the present and get a refund, exchange or credit note.

Can God take your gift?

The Bible is pretty clear, though: God will not revoke gifts and callings.