well i want to move back to greece and my dad took away my passport claiming he was the one who paid for it and if i wanted to leave to go get my own.Is that legal?what can i do to get it back?Should i file a stolen passport and get a new one??
2007-04-20 18:08:50 · 13 answers · asked by sofianna 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
No. It could be considered as theft/larceny. Since it is your passport, you own it. Because it is yours, he has no right to retain it.
Larceny is defined as the taking of a tangible, personal property of another person with the intent to permanently deprive. Sounds like your case fits these elements.
2007-04-20 18:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by whatchamacallit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regardless whom paid for it ....
It is Your passport.
If the Passport is Valid ...another one can not be issued.... unless it is declared lost or stolen.
You are now a LEGAL ADULT ...and he can not keep your passport from you .... Even though he may have paid for it.
The passport is in your name.
Contact your local police ....they Will tell you the same thing. Your Father has no right to hold your passport.
If the issue is money ... Return the amount he paid for the passport.
Good Luck !!!
I have been to Greece ...can't say I blame you for wanting to return ....it is a very beautiful country .
I really enjoyed my stay there.
Have a Great Week end .. I hope everything turns out well for you !!!
2007-04-20 18:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Since you are over 18, and you are legally an adult, it is YOUR passport. Technically, you could actually file for a stolen passport. However, this would put you and your father in a huge legal mess.
2007-04-20 18:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are 18 he cannot legally confiscate any of your possessions, never mind government ID. You passport is yours. Sure, he paid for it, but all that means is that he paid for it, not that he has any legal ownership of it.
From the sounds of it, you're not going to get it back without a fight. So just report it lost and get another. Don't report it stolen unless you're willing to report your father as the thief.
2007-04-20 18:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah just file for a stolen passport and get another you are 18yrs old, just make sure your being responsible, do you think your father may just be looking out for you?
2007-04-20 18:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 02:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are old enough so here goes. Go to the Greek consulate and tell them your story. You might get it replaced for free or at least a small fee. As to being legal who knows. Just get it and go. You will find it in the phone book or on line
2007-04-20 18:19:05 · answer #7 · answered by orcarius 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on the legal age in your area. some places are 18 some are 19 and some are 21. you could call a lawyer and ask them for sure and then they could tell you what to do to get it back if you are of legal age.
good luck,
lily
2007-04-20 18:14:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its not legal atall. You can goto local police station and file a report only if you wish to file a report against you Dad. Spartan
2007-04-20 18:14:12 · answer #9 · answered by Spartan Total Warrior 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file for a lost/stolen passport and leave,dont tell your dad about it.
2007-04-20 18:13:55 · answer #10 · answered by wongfiehung2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋