Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I am 17 and have a job. I purchased my phone with my own money and currently pay the monthly phone bill. I also pay for the car insure car and gas for my vehicle. Recently, my parents have confiscated both my phone and my keys. Can they legally do this?


Asked on 5/28/14, 7:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

Are you under 18? Do you live under your parents' roof? Who does the car belong to?

The point is that you are a minor. You're parents can pretty much do whatever they want to you as long as it does not involve physical, mental or emotional abuse.

Man up!

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Answered on 5/28/14, 8:26 pm


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