my dad wants is threatening to break my $400 dollar Ipod. is there any legal way to make him pay me back?
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i think first off you should talk to a offical at your high school, a teacher, counsler, adminstator, etc.  someone who is an adult with a job at the school that you feel comfortable talking to.  tell them what has been going on and that you want it to stop.  if he keeps breaking your stuff, that is not right!  it sounds like he might have an anger problem, and i hope he doesn't hit you!\n\ni am also sixteen and even tho my problem was different from yours, i went to a teacher and told her and everything became better afterwards.  i was nervous talking to her and then the counsler and then to an adminstrator and then i had to talk to a off campus police officer!  my case was a friend told me that this guy tried to rape her.  and well i asked the teacher what my friend could do, and she really helped me out.  \n\ngo to someone you know can help a.s.a.p.!
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GET A LAWYER!! seriously they can't screw you like that I'm sure. Call Balkin and Doran. There are some places advertised on regular cable (2 or 3 am that's all you see) that will pay up front and you don't have to pay them back if you lose. You only pay them if you win.
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I would think pretty unlikely as the filing fee is likely at least $65.00 depending on where you live. He may turn you over to a collection company though and once they tack on months of finance charges and other fees, if your balance gets above $500.00 they will likely sue. Just pay it. It is only $200.00.
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The answer is not a straight yes or no.  More information here is needed.  What state do you live in?  Do you currently have a child support order that he has violated?\n\nLet's take California for instance.  If you do not have a child support order already in place, then you and your daughter are screwed.  Constitutionally, the California courts are without authority to order back support which pre-dates your filing of a motion for support.  The court only has jurisdiction to order support from the date you file the motion forward.\n\nIf you do have a current child support order that he has not been paying then there are many ways to enforce the back support.  It does not vanish when your daughter turns 18.  He owes it all plus interest at 10% per year.  The best way to enforce is it to obtain a wage garnishment order from the superior court.  In addition, contact your local District Attorneys' office.  People who skip out on child support are akin to murderers in the eyes of the law.  It is serious business.\n\nFeel free to contact me through this service if you'd like to discuss the matter.
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first of all, be careful who you meet off the internet. No offence to daniel.b but you wouldnt leave your kids with him if he offered would you and you didnt know him? so check out VERY carefully. get your lawyer to double check everything. my dad funds businesses short term, so like you, wants his money back + extra within a few years. He says if your new to the game be careful. I say, property. I am 19 years old, and on a gap year b4 i go to university next year. I got left enough money in my god fathers will to purchase a house last year. No mortgage (he left me a lot of money) i rented it out to a few families who wanted whilst they went sailng nearby. made a mint and im proud of it. gonna have no uni debts, my own house and a car to my name. already lookin at buyin a flat with all the rent thats comin in to add to my "empire" lol! but seriously, houseprices in the uk are on the up, not sure what theyr like in the us, but property is DEFINATLEY the way.there is so much settin up required as a franchisee and yes, gene therapy or stem cell reseach is a money maker, but not COMPLETE guarentees due to laws etc. good luck!
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get someone else to pay for them.
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I agree, find a lawyer.  But a lawyer is going to cost money.  Find someone that will take payments or pro bono that way you can tell the Judge you have 4,000 dollars saved up and are prepared to turn it over immediately.  They might be able to drop the charges.
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file a police report and they will handle it from there,\nthen go to court and make him/her pay the damage
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You have a major problem.  He doesn't want to give it back.  It was a good free-bee when you had a relationship with him and now surely is giving clear signs he doesn't want to give it up.\n\nGet your paper work for the laptop ready, proof of ownership and such.  Then tell him:\n\n1) You will contact the police to find out the best way to proceed with his unwillingness to return the laptop.(set a date for this).\n2. You don't want excuses.  You want your laptop.\n\n3) You hold him responsible for anything missing or wrong with it.\n\nFind out what amounts are limited to small claims court.  The 2500 may or may not be over the amount allowed.  It is a lot of money.  If the amount qualifies, then you can take the pressure up a few notches and you will have an inexpensive but formal way of asking for your property.  In small claims you can represent yourself but you need to be prepared with relevant documents, witnesses and a coherent explanation. \n\nWhatever you do, have someone go with you when you go to pick it up and don’t feel uncomfortable about checking it out before leaving.  Later on, make sure that it is clean and that is doesn't have weird crap on it that may reflect on your person. \n\n\nGood Luck
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Everyone is saying small claims court, but your question was how to relieve stress and that would make more.  Besides even if he won you cant make people pay money they don't have.  The best thing for you to do for him  is to be supportive.  I know it is hard when you want something you cannot afford, tell your dad you love him and he doesn't need to buy you fancy things for you to love him.  Its a shame that your sister ruined things for you and your sister.  The sad truth is things may not get better.  You can help him by getting a part time after school job to help out buying the things you and your sister need.  I know you love your dad and respect him more than your sister does, so step up to the plate and be the bigger person.  Its a hard lesson of life, but you will be a much better person for it.  And I guarantee you will never disrespect or take advantage of anyone.  You will never end up like your sister.  And how you should deal with your sister is tell her she is hurting the family. (if you have already done this, good)  Let her know you cannot respect her until she makes it right. Then leave her alone, don't make any time for her, pretty much ignore her.  That's all you really can do.  Good Luck , I hope things get better.
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I got my boyfriend an ipod 60GB, for $400
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File a lawsuit against him or her. \nHire the most expensive lawyer you can afford to win your case in Court.
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you cant, my kids dad gets paid cash in hand and there is nothing i can do about it at all, he hasnt paid a penny for them since we split up 6 years ago!!
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what a loser ! \n\nwhy would he think a kid have enough money for him.\n\nKick him out and get a restraining order. He cannot get an order to force you to pay him anything.\n\nActually, you can force him to pay you until you are 21
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Seek legal advice - you could take a few dollars off them
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send it to a collection agency
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You need to buy him a card that will allow him to download like 25-50 tunes.  How about calling him and telling him you still have his mp3player and it is safe and sound too.  I am sure he is worrying about it.  \nIt sounds like you are a bit irresponsible.