If you read my earlier question you would know that he was never a father to me when I was growing up. My mother divorced him when I was a baby. I have seen him twice in my entire life and he was abusive to my mother when she was pregnant with me. His relatives, however, apparently know where I live and I am afraid they will ask call me asking for money when the times comes, seeing that I am his only offspring (that I know of). I haven't heard from these relatives on his side in over 20 years and all of a sudden I get a letter that his health hasn't been so good lately and there were some insinuations that I should be helping out. They (including him) live 2,000 miles away from me. Why couldn't they have answered the letters I wrote them as a child over the years? Would I be responsible for all of this? I don't feel as though I am. I have two perfectly wonderful parents here by me who would be hurt if they found out I received that letter.
2007-02-13 12:46:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Legally you have no responsibility to pay for your biological father's funeral. If the relatives come calling - remind them of their absence in your life!
2007-02-13 12:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by fdm215 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not responsible for your biological father. Let those long lost relatives know NOW that they were never there for you 20 years ago and you see no need to take care of this man now. People do strange things when something like this occurs and you were the easiest person they could drag into it. You might want to talk to your parents about this. They might be very supporting and helpful.
2007-02-13 20:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in no way responsible for this man's expenses. I agree with a previous reply that you should send the next letter(if there is one) back unopened. I would not take their calls or letters for that matter. They haven't bothered with you for 20 years so tell them to go away.
2007-02-14 12:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by momof2specteach 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you receive any more letters, write, return to sender, addressee refused. I can assure you, they will not bother you again. No legal way you have to pay for anything.
2007-02-13 21:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋