Andrew (not a lawyer)
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- Jurisdiction
- California
There are many forums saying that they are legally allowed to and many forums that say they are not legally allowed to. In the state of California, is it legal for a parent to take my phone (or any possession I have legally obtained) that I bought with my own money? I understand the basic sense that parent guardians can temporarily limit or take away something from a minor until they turn 18 as long as it's reasonable (not excessive) and is an disciplinary action for the minor. So based on my understanding, they can keep it, safely stored until I turn 18 then they have to return it to me. The reason they want to take away my phone is because my dad has a big thing about privacy online and doesn't want me to have social media, use my real name, or share my location anywhere. My father wants to use the phone I payed for and the phone I pay the phone plan for, for himself. He says he won't pay me back. Is this legal?
Since its past the return date of the phone, I can't return it. Is it legal for him to sell it or trade it in without my permission?
Since its past the return date of the phone, I can't return it. Is it legal for him to sell it or trade it in without my permission?