My son and I haveBeen living with my father past two years. I have moved out, and he is not allowing me to get mt things. I have paudhim 500...

Question

My son and I haveBeen living with my father past two years. I have moved out, and he is not allowing me to get mt things. I have paudhim 500.00 a month , I bought all groceries, cooked, cleaned, and I have supported my son on my own. What are my rights..and can I sue him.?

Answer

If the things he kept are your things, and you can prove it in court, then, yes, I would say that you can sue him to recover your belongings or to get compensated for the things he kept.

However, a lawsuit can cost you up to $20K, or more if he fights, in legal fees.

I would ask yourself what it is that he has that you want back - and if it is something sentimental that you want back or if you have loss of property of more that $20K, then, I would advise you to hire a qualified lawyer and file suit.

You can also try to sue him yourself in a small claims court - if the damages are under the statutory amount allowed.