My brother-in-law beat his wife almost to death and went to jail for 1yr. Before he went, he had my husband, his brother, put his name on his bank account so we could pay his bills for him and buy his daughter c-mas & b-day presents. Now that he's out, he's sueing us for that money even though we have receipts. We go to court in about 2 wks. My husband has disowned his brother. He's also disowned his mother & other brother that are helping him. Any suggestions on how to handle this situation?
2006-06-29 06:20:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Since your husband's name is on that account he has every right to the funds in that account. Joint account holders have the same withdrawing privileges. Your husband would've been able to close the account if he wanted and would not have been in the wrong. This would not hold up in any court unless you're leaving out a lot of other details.
2006-06-29 06:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mimi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I'm no legal expert but here are my thoughts:
The brother in law had to give consent to have someone else's name on the account. Regardless of how the money was used once the name was on the account the money belongs to them jointly.
I can't imagine how in the world any court would see things differently but that doesn't change the fact that these people are sucking up your time and possibly money for an attorney.
(could you counter sue for attorney fees? consider this... so that if they'd like to continue they would know that they may have to pay your court costs.)
It is a shame that this is happening however some people really like playing the victim and frequently they use this to try to build in a distraction for their own abominable behavior (that the brother in law is a man of no character)
Good luck to you and your husband. I hope this doesn't get between your relationship.
2006-06-29 06:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by artful dodger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have a good lawyer, not some regular run of the mill lawyer. Keep all reciepts and contracts.....anything you can to fight this, including phone records, anything of value. Now the bank should have the signature card, so there would be nothing he can do about you using the money taken out of his bank account.....he gave you permission by changing the names on the signature card at the bank. With the information that you've given me, I don't think he has a good case. If the Judge dismisses it, ask your lawyer to have the judge, have your brother-in-law to pay for his fees, and all court costs. Best of luck to you..........
2006-06-29 09:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a criminal expert, and combat this. he basically needs some money. communicate approximately how this is been countless years considering the fact that issues have been left a similar. additionally artwork together with the different people who he are suing. mildew in his homestead won't be able to be blamed from something exterior. he's attempting to connect your loved ones along with his mildew project. that's like asserting the exterior of the home is moist and a wall grew to become moldy. as on your protection, say that he hasn't been doing lots homestead initiatives and its his fault for something interior his homestead.
2016-10-31 22:26:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, as long as you have reciepts you should be fine and I hope all is well and I hope you win. I have a question for you though that I hope so greatly you can answer. I want to disown my mother also and I have had no luck finding out how to go about this. If you have any information that will help I would be very greatful. Sorry to intrude on your question.
2006-06-29 10:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you for keeping receipts. You were very wise.
Hope you have a good attorney too. What a terrible thing for family to do to family. Shame on them. I wouldn't worry too much about it tho. If your husbands name is on his brothers account it could only be there if his brother approved it. You can't just add somebodys name. Sounds like brother in law is just causing hard feelings.
2006-06-29 06:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a decent husband who was born into an idiot family. Do not communicate in any way with his brother or his mother. Protect yourself. Gather those receipts and get a lawyer.
2006-06-29 06:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by pamspraises 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you take all documentation with you to court. by what you've written it doesn't sound like your borther-in-law has a leg to stand on. you can either continue to shun them for their betrayals or get on with it and when it's over agree to disagree
and put it behind you. your brother in law sounds like a real bas*ard for what he did to his wife. you might be well rid of him and them. i couldn't imagine my disgust at my son if he did that.
besides, do you really want you children associating with people like this? doesn't matter that this is family. if they cause havoc in your life and the lives of you family(your family unit, husband wife kids) then cut them out. your family unit is what is important and nothing or no one else. get through this horendous thing together and then take comfort in the knowlege that you never have to associate with people like this again. so sorry, i know this must be terrible for you and especially your poor husband.
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2006-06-29 06:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by kaylamay64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take all of the receipts you have as well as any written agreements. The more prepared you are, the better the case will go. Good Luck.
2006-06-29 06:24:54 · answer #9 · answered by darthbouncy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer and show every receipt.
2006-06-29 06:35:30 · answer #10 · answered by pjthedj247 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋