Q: I had a computer that I have invested over $2,500 in games and upgrades into. My own father stole it. What do I do?
My father took it from me behind my back and isn't giving me a clear reason why. The computer itself legally belongs to my mother's workplace, called Williams-Randall, however, they gave my mother the computer over 3 years ago and have replaced it without asking for the computer back. My mother has let me use the computer for gaming ever since, and I've updated the graphics card multiple times. I've spent at least $2,500 in games and subscriptions, and if I did the math it could be a much larger amount. I don't want that money to go to waste, and I'm praying that there's legal action I can take against my father for stealing my belongings in the first place.
A: Are you an adult? If so, then file a small claims action against your father.
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