My mother has been thru all 3 of us, her daughters. My dad has been gone for almost 2 years and she has done the same to us. Sits back and wants us to wait on her hand and foot. She stayed with my twin for 7 months and was with me while she was on vacation. My older sister during this week decided that mom would not go back to my twins house, but stay with ME. No discussion was made and I was told I would take on the responsibility. After 7 months of no help, I made the decision and told my older sister, I was taking mom back to her house or to hers. She is now wanting to sue me for Elder Abandonment. Can she do this as my mom is of sound mind? She cooked, cleaned, drove, paid all the bills up until the day Dad passed and then just quit. What are my opinions? I know can not go see my mother without being theatened that I will be arrested.
Take care of yourself,
Carol
You might all consider intra-family mediation to work out all the elements of this rather messy scenario. Mediation can be cheaper and faster than litigation and may provide a total settlement of all issues and not just some.
Michael
Just a few thoughts.
Blessings,
Bridget
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