What steps can I take to get money back that a family member has taken from me and refuses to give back?
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What steps can I take to get money back that a family member has taken from me and refuses to give back?
I had opened a savings account when I was underage so I needed an adult to co-sign. My mother had been the co-signer but agreed to never touch the money. Through the past 6 years I have been able to put money into the account and save. I had almost $9,000 saved up. During a dispute between me and my mother she decided to clean out the account. I have proof that everything was put in by me. the car I drive right now is titled under her name. She wants the car back but I need some sort of transportation to get to/from work/school. Is there any way to get the money back?
Asked on July 27, 2011 Wisconsin
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
How old are you now? 18 years plus or younger?
If you are an adult, 18 years old or more, you can bring a lawsuit against her for the return of the money plus accrued interest. If you are younger than 18 years, you need to have a guardian ad litem to represent you in a lawsuit against your mother since minors cannot sue in their own. They need an adult guardian to bring a lawsuit in their name.
The above suggestions pre-suppose that your mother will refuse to give you the money back voluntarily.
Will your mother sign a promissory note to you regarding the money she took with accrued interest payable by a set date? If she is, that is another option to resolve the dispute. The statute of limitations for a minor to bring a lawsuit does not start to begin running until the minor reaches 18 years of age.
Good luck.
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