What can I do if I gave my friend an iPod and DSi to use and the parents took it away from her and they won’t give it back?
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What can I do if I gave my friend an iPod and DSi to use and the parents took it away from her and they won’t give it back?
Girl is 17 and is my girlfriend. We are not supposed to be seeing each other and the iPod was used for communication between her and I.
Asked on June 18, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You have three basic options. The first is to simply have your parents talk to her parents. Many of these disputes can be resolved by people just talking. Feelings tend to get even more difficult to resolve when someone calls the police. However, if that doesn't work, you may want to file basic theft charges. Your local law enforcement agency may or may not accept the case since you gave the items to your girlfriend. However, it's still worth a shot-- and it doesn't cost you anything. Your third option is to file a civil suit in small claims for the return of the items. Usually before you file a suit, you will want to send a demand letter for the return of the items. You may even want to consider hiring an attorney for the limited purpose of sending the demand letter. People tend to take these letters a little more seriously. Just know that once you hit the second or third option, that the chances of the parents ever approving will be slim. So you really need to evaluate what is more important when you are deciding which option to use.
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