My Mom took my car keys away from me, and will not give them back, she also has the spare, Is this legal?

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Ultimate Guitar Hero!	Im not to sure if its illegal. She does not have the right to take the keys if the car and insurance is in your name. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dantheman	You could move out. Other then that you are stuck with her rules. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Daniel-san, or Glinda (dont ask!)	Tell her to "look on the bright side:" Now she can spend all this quality time with you now that she has to DRIVE YOU everywhere you need to go! Tell her to think of all the bonding and conversations you can have while you two are SHOUTING at each other! If this doesn't work, try the "moody teenager" bit, complete with the "dirty looks" and "sarcastic remarks." This usually wears a parent out in no time, and then you can conquer and destroy while her guard is down. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jmrob29	I would say tough luck. Until you are 18 what your parents say goes unless you go to court to get emmancipated. But, if you catch her driving it - maybe you could report it as stolen since you didn't give her permission to drive it. That'll teach her! (I am totally kidding! That would be horrible.) Sorry you are S O L. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Aliz	If the title is in your name but you are under 18 your mother is still legally responsible for you, so it is her rules. I know of one case where a person did not let his mother know where he was going. Several days later he was found dead from a fall. So, instead of having her worry about you just give her a call when you are going to be late. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JADE	The car may be yours but you still live in your mom's house. You are still her responsibility. If you really feel like you want to get your way, then think of this option: leaving the house, taking the car and living in it. Not worth it, I would say. This is one battle I suggest you pass up on. Perhaps you just weren't "a little late?" Apologize, take the 'grounding' without any further resistance, get it over with, and pretty soon you'll be back in the swing of things, just don't be "a little late" again. Remember, your mom loves you and only has your well-being in mind. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

anna gr	why ?you're thinking of suing your mon?come on it's no a big deal you'll get your car back.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Karen M	Paying for your insurance is not the same as having the insurance policy in your name, is it? My son is on our policy and pays $200/month for his share of the insurance. If he had insurance on his own, it would cost him more than twice that. Is the car titled in your name? Is there a loan in your name? If your state recognizes you as an adult at 17, you may have a leg to stand on. But having the rights and privileges of an adult comes with the responsiblities of it as well. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LUCKY7	SORRY, THAT IS HOW IT WORKS WHEN YOU LIVE UNDER SOMEONE ELSE'S ROOF. YOU ARE NOT OF AGE UNTIL YOU REACH 18. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Chriztina	She is responsible for you until you leave home or turn 18. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Amanda L	That sucks I had that happen to me too and my cell phone got taken away..You got off pretty easy oh and I was 18! Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Corey	car title is in your parents name you gave the money to your parents, who gave it to the prev. owner therefore technically, it was a gift you gave your parents, in which they let you drive and give total responsiblity to you. its not yours till your mom/dad hand the title over to you... they cant do that till your 18... SUCK UP AND SAY SRY... try reasoning with them about your job situation. tell them your really sorry an everything... they will tell you, maybe youll learn your lesson when your boss yells at you! then you need to tell them you really understand... but the fact that i'm learning a lesson doesnt matter to the boss when i dont show up for the next 2 weeks.. ill be fired. tell your mom youll ask your boss for less hours for those weeks. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JOrDayNe	Technically it's legal. I'm sorry I know how you feel, because my parents has done it to me before. Even though it's under your name, you are only 17. Dont worry, they will give it back to you =). At least they still let you go to work. After my parents took my keys, they forced me to quit my job. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Just Me	You live in her house and your under 18. You show your not responsible by the way you say I got home a little late. Unless your getting home late was work related or something you had no control over she had every right to do what she did. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

koepnick012787	Bummer. But, no way you can legally own a car until your 18. She would have ot be on any contract you sign. She's still the boss. Sorry. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PiNkY	She is still your legal guardian, and apparently she thinks that an appropriate punishment for your coming home late is to take away your driving priveledges. I sincerely hope it doesn't jeopardize your job!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mandy43110	Do you live at home? Sorry kid. You're Mom's house your Mom's rules. Turn 18 and get your own appartment. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kittykitty	you are S.O.L. she's your mom, you're under 18, nothing you can do about it but follow her rules next time! Sorry bud Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

colera667	lol your still a minor, so untill you turn 18 you must deal with it; especialy if you are still living under your parents roof. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

laydenirvine	looks like while ur under her roof its her rules.... Sorry man. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

blaze23	Your not legally an adult you still live in her house, you need to follow her rules. I guess you will be thinking twice before coming home late again huh? You can try legal action but it will be futile. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shauna	Sorry, but until you are 18 your mom can do what she likes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Plato the great Philosopher	As long as you are not paying the rent where you live, she has the legal right to confiscate anything in her house. She's just trying to teach you a lesson, don't come home late :P Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

parkituse j	little lessen's are hard too swallow at times,you will become a better person for it ,mom know's best in this case Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Blunt Honesty	If you are a minor, she has ever right to do that. Unless you want to file a police report for theft, you are screwed. Even then, the cops may laugh at you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CS	you are under 18 this affords you mother guardian status. my suggestion, if you live under her roof...play by her rules Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Spooled	You are a minor, so your mom can do pretty much anything she wants. If you are mature and responsible, then you should just take your punishment without a fight. She'll probably let up in a few days if you show her respect and acknowledge what you did wrong. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nico	She is legally your gaurdian until you reach 18. Sorry.. maybe you can talk nice to her.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

madderthanthehatter	She has your attention now doesn't she? Good for you Mom. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

HETT	The car is not "100%" in your name unless you are 18... Sorry you are out of luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wanninonni	So sorry, you are not yet 18. How 'little' is a 'little late'?? And what were the circumstances. When my kids were late as long as they called me and told me they were going to be late I was OK with that. I told them I would rather have them home ALIVE and a little late than trying to rush home and get killed on the way. Maybe you can talk to your mom, mostly us moms are pretty understanding. You sound like a responsible person, just talk to her. Communication is key to any relationship. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No