2006-12-08 03:46:15 · 14 answers · asked by Jess i 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The wedding took place and my father in law didn't approve because we had a "love" marriage as opposed to my husband going to India and getting an arranged marriage. My father in law now wants to sue us for the money he spent however, he WANTED to pay for the things which he did; and the only one vendor we had a contract with was the hotel for which he had to sign and give authorization for the charges to be put on his credit card. Now, he keeps threatening us
2006-12-08 04:32:38 · update #1
idk, but that is pretty messed up. was the wedding called off? if so you better work till its paid off. its only right
2006-12-08 03:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be more specific. But to answer your question, sure they can sue for damages, especially if an oral contract to get married to their daughter was made.
However, if they paid for the wedding and you got married and now want you to pay them back, it's a non-issue. They'll have a hard time enforcing that, unless you agreed to pay them.
If you got married and then divorced... then again it'll be hard to sue.
If you DID NOT get married... and the reason you didn't was because your future wife didn't want to, or she started revealing her true colors now that she figured you were getting hitched, then you can simply decline in my view. She changed the nature of the contract because you agreed to marry under false pretenses if she started changing her position on things.
If they insist on trying to stick you with the bills, then I'd tally up every cent you spent on their daughter and hand it to them. Tell them they will have to take all the movies, dinners, etc.
Simply put, if the relationship ended. It ended for a reason. Point out that it is cheaper than a divorce a year later.
Whatever you do, if you are still dating her and the marriage was called off because you weren't ready... then tell them they can reschedule and not lose their deposits with the caterers etc. Most companies will work with you because the wedding business is all word of mouth.
2006-12-08 12:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Brother Crash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone can sue because they were burned by "hot" coffe, this should be no surprise.
To really answer your question though, yes they can, but we need more details as to why they would want to.
You are calling them your in-lws, so I would assume that means the wedding did happen. (if it did not happen, I can fully understand why they would want to be repaid)
Did they consider this to be a loan? Or was there some sort of agreement mentioned before hand?
I feel sorry for you, it doesn't sound like your relationship with the in-laws is starting out too well.
2006-12-08 12:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by jastorsjeep 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This doesn't really sound like a legal issue. Whatever he paid for - he paid for, and it's over. It sounds like he is angry that his son didn't follow tradition. This is the time for your husband to be a man, and let his father know that his decision to marry you is final. Your husband should add up what his father paid for, write a check for that amount, and take it to his father. He should give his father the check, and tell him your marriage is no longer open for discussion, threats, etc. Your father-in-law probably won't accept the money, but either way, he will no longer have anything to hold over your heads.
2006-12-08 16:18:35 · answer #4 · answered by Tiss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A contract is a contract for the sole purpose of people not having "buyer's remorse". There was no fraud...it was a marriage that your Father in law didn't approve of. SO what? He still signed the contract. Don't worry about it. He can't do anything.
2006-12-08 13:29:19 · answer #5 · answered by blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That will all depend on what was agreed upon before the wedding. Was the money loaned to you for the wedding? Or did they offer to pay you. I suggest that you go and have a chat to them about it and come to some sort of agreement.
2006-12-08 11:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by Vonnie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can sue, but the case may not stand in court if he willingly paid for it. You may want to talk to a lawyer to see what your inlaws can and can not do legally so that you can be prepared. Good Luck!
2006-12-08 22:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by MISS 84 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this day and age...anyone can sue anyone for any reason they want. the only thing is they have to prove its a justifiable suet and are entitled to reimbursement.
i would say if they put a sufficient amount into planning it and then it was called of....its possible. if it was paid for and you were actually married and then divorced shortly after...i would say doubtful...ask a lawyer is your best bet
2006-12-08 12:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by Get_R_Done_n_Dallas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, he can try - but by law, if he agreed to pay for services already rendered, he can't back out. If your name is on the bill instead of his, he can refuse to pay leaving you responsible for the costs, but once the bill is paid, he would have to prove that they companies did not deliver in order to get his money back.
2006-12-08 23:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by Chrys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the wedding went through, so unless he has a contract signed by you that it was all to be a loan, then there isn't much he can do
2006-12-08 13:11:33 · answer #10 · answered by stodgypodgy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seinfeld Marries; In-Laws Pay
(CBS) Comedian Jerry Seinfeld married fiancée Jessica Sklar in New York City Saturday night, after telling guests to wait by their telephones for the secret location.
Sklar's parents "insisted" on paying for their daughter's wedding to multimillionaire Seinfeld, reports New York's Daily News. Wedding consultant Ida Merlino estimated that the event cost $75,000.
According to the New York Post, the 45-year-old Seinfeld and 28-year-old Sklar had a simple Jewish ceremony at about 6:30 p.m., with 30-40 guests in attendance. It was Sklar's second marriage in 18 months; she met Seinfeld shortly after returning from her honeymoon with theater heir Eric Nederlander.
None of Seinfeld's Seinfeld co-stars - Jason Alexander, Michael Richards or Julia Louis-Dreyfus - attended.
Earlier in the day, while walking to a luncheonette for lunch, Seinfeld tried to give reporters a bum steer about his wedding. "No. We already did it. It happened last night," the Post reported.
One tip off to the actual date and place of the nuptials was that florists and deliverymen had streamed in and out of the lower Manhattan building all day. However, a woman who answered the telephone at the loft where the ceremony was to be held told a reporter it was just going to be a Christmas party.
Sklar, who handles public relations for the Tommy Hilfiger clothing line, wore a cream Hilfiger dress, while Seinfeld was clad in a tuxedo.
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2006-12-08 12:06:26 · answer #11 · answered by Sharon 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋