I was abused and put in a foster home as a child. I have restraining orders on my parents for threats and harassment.
They called in 3 false DSS reports, and even took me to court for custody of my child. BTW I have my child.
I have heart device and ADD and anxiety but I'm the best mom. My Dad threatened to shoot a rich suitor driving him away because he offered to take my child and me across the country to live.
I lived with them at 17 they signed papers for college. They never paid; sabotaging any future education. I was not eligible for financial aid at the time since they are rich.
I was the Scapegoat my sister the Favorite; she's a lawyer and was a cop. They all have mansions and I have a section-8 apartment and food stamps. I don't have $ for a lawyer.
I will never inherit anything so I have nothing to loose. I would appreciate any GOOD advice; especially if you are a lawyer. Under what grounds could I sue them for money?
Thank You
2006-12-02 09:19:23 · 6 answers · asked by leftinthedirt2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First, I will say in advance that I am not a lawyer, but here's where your problem will lie:
Since your parents are rich, they will be able to afford some good counsel should you take them to court, and would probably even hire your sister for that. The first thing that will be presented is that you are only trying to sue them because of your indigent conditions to get money, and given what you've just said, they would be right.
As for having any sound, solid grounds on which to sue, you're better off talking to an actual lawyer. The fact they drove off a rich suitor and failed to pay for your education like they agreed (with signed papers), you might be able to get something back, but it's difficult to say. You have to prove an actual tort in a court to see any hope, and for that you need to speak to an attorney face-to-face.
I do commend you on doing the best you can for your child given your conditions, even fighting off your parents in court. Do your best to keep that up.
2006-12-02 09:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by ballarke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can prove harm, then you can sue - that's the basic rule. However, what you are likely to get, when your parents can clearly afford to run legal rings around you forever is hardly worth the effort.
You are just angry (maybe rightly so) with your parents; but the best thing you can do is move as far from them as possible, and do not give them your address. You also do not have to give them visitation rights in many states - make sure you end up in a state where you can cut them out of your (and your child's) life forever.
2006-12-02 09:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a lawyer, but if your parents signed your college loan or other papers I would think they would be held liable. Did you finish college? If not there are all kinds of college funds for people with disabilities. If there is no way for reconciliation for you and your parents personally I would work on letting them go and facing you and your own childs future on your own. You sound very bitter and that is never a good way to live. I have parent issues of my own, but I forgave them and moved on. I am much happier not depending on them to make me happy, but living for myself the best I can. Wanting and depending on their money may lead you to live a very dissapointing life. As we all know, life doesn't seem fair, but it best to live with the life we are dealt with and look for the things which are positive in your life such as your child. Blessings to you and I pray you find happiness in your life, not bitterness.
2006-12-02 09:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by nursetobe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. you're a minor, you won't be able to sue each person with out your father and mother doing the suing for you. 2. they are going to be suing themselves. 3. They personal you, your money, and your stuff till you turn 18, so there is truly no reason to sue. truly of wondering about suing, why no longer imagine about why your father and mother took your, oops their, stuff from you contained in the first position. perchance a substitute in habit on your section would carry the stuff decrease back to you?
2016-11-30 01:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by kwiatkowski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on which state you reside, but I doubt highly that you can sue people for being rotten human beings. I would suggest taht you make the most of what you have and thank God that you aren't under their thumb anymore. Good luck dear, and for what it's worth, I think you got the better end of the deal.
2006-12-02 09:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant help you, but good luck.
2006-12-02 09:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by chef_gone_nuts 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋