Legal Question in Family Law in New York

child left home

My 18 yr old cousin in NY left her home and abusive parents and moved in with the family she works for. Her parents will not give her her clothing and possessions. How does she get them back? Also, she has about $10,000 in a bank account with her mother's name also on the account and they will not give her her money. How can she get her money?


Asked on 11/12/08, 3:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: child left home

With regard to her clothing, she would have to calculate the replacement value and commence an action to replace the clothing converted by the parents.

With regard to the bank account, she would have to commence an action for declaratory judgment to determine ownership and division of the funds.

Mike.

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Answered on 11/12/08, 4:01 pm


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