Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My right to my own money

I received a good amount of money (checks in my name) for my bar-mitzvah when I was 13. My mother locked it away somewhere in an account with my name on it. I am now 20 and want access to the money, but my mother refuses to give it up. I told her it's mine now that I'm over 18 and she has no right to deny access to MY money. What can I do about this?


Asked on 7/13/06, 2:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: My right to my own money

Hello. I can understand how sensitive a situation this is. If mom does not cooperate,

you may have to file a lawsuit against her. I

will be happy to answer any related questions that you may have.

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Answered on 7/14/06, 4:02 am


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