Summary
In Virginia, its generally not illegal for a mother to withhold an adult childs personal documents. However, the adult child can request reissues from the Social Security Administration and Virginia Department of Healths Division of Vital Records. If the mother refuses to return personal belongings like clothes, the adult child may involve law enforcement or file a small claims action. Legal action can be taken to retrieve original documents, but it may be more efficient to request reissues.Full Conversation
Amherst virginia
In Virginia, it's generally not illegal to withhold personal documents from an adult child. However, these documents can be reissued:
- Social Security card: Contact the Social Security Administration
- Birth Certificate: Request from the Virginia Department of Health's Division of Vital Records
Remember, this is general advice and may not fit every situation.
Is it legal ?
Yes, in Virginia, it's generally not illegal for a mother to withhold an adult child's personal documents. But the adult child can request reissues of the Social Security card and birth certificate from the respective departments.
By law does she have to give it to me if requested?
No, by law in Virginia, she's not obligated to give you these documents. However, you can request new copies from the Social Security Administration and the Virginia Department of Health's Division of Vital Records.
What if I don’t want her to have it
If you don't want her to have your documents, you can report them as lost or stolen. Both Social Security Administration and Virginia Department of Health's Division of Vital Records will reissue them, and the old ones will become invalid.
How can I get them from her
As mentioned, Virginia law doesn't obligate a parent to return an adult child's documents. If she refuses, you may consider reporting the documents as lost/stolen and request new ones. The old documents will become invalid once reissued.
Can I take her to court to give me them
You can go to court and request an order, but it's not guaranteed. It can be quicker and cheaper to request new copies from the responsible departments. Would you like to know the contact details of these departments in Virginia?
She won’t give me my clothes either
I see, is she withholding your clothes as well? Are these clothes located at her residence and you are unable to retrieve them?
Yes
In Virginia, you have a right to your personal belongings. If she refuses to return them, you may consider involving law enforcement or filing a small claims action. Would you like guidance on these steps?
So can I get my clothes and social from her at the same time
In Virginia, you may involve law enforcement to retrieve your personal belongings. For your documents, you can request reissues from the respective departments. You may need to handle these separately as they involve different procedures.
What if I want the original ones not copies
If you want the original documents, you may need to take legal action. However, it's often more efficient to request reissues. Are you open to pursuing legal action against your mother for these documents?
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