I live in Florida, as does my parents. My mother has stood by my father for over thirty years, raising his grandson from a former marriage, being his unpaid secretary for his two businesses, taking his flack, and so much more. He always gives her the short end of the stick (little or no money, emotional abuse, not setting up a will that will leave her with security if he dies first). For the last couple of years, he has closed out their joint bank account and put all the money under his name several times. He did it the first time because she started getting a social security check and wanted to keep that piddly check for her personal needs (clothes, food, cigarettes, toiletries, and a bit of fun-- like eating out once in a while). My dad is no good with the money anyway, forgetting to pay bills and so on. My mom would like to divorce him, but lawyers say it will cost her $5000, up front! Besides, she would have to sue for her part of things! Is there a better way?
2007-01-16
05:03:46
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Marriage & Divorce