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Any lawyer Moms on? My divorced sister with 3 dc has been mooching off my Dad for years. They currently pay her rent directly for her and one other large monthly bill. This has been going on for years (almost 4 yrs). If something would happen to Mom that she needs all of her monthly income, would she still be obligated to pay (historical obligation)?
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08.11.09, 11:25 AM [ Flag ]
- of course arguments could be made on either side but, ultimately, i don't see any court requiring a parent to pay the expenses of their adult child when they need the money to live themselves.
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  08.11.09, 11:28 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Agreed.
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    08.11.09, 11:29 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - np Even if they don't "need" the money, I doubt any court would say a parent was obligated to pay their grown dc's expenses. My mom bought my sister a house and gives her a few thousand a month. If she cut her off tomorrow, I don't see what recourse my sister would have (other than to get a job to support her kid).
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    08.11.09, 11:32 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - The only reason I am asking is there was a custody dispute and my Mom sent a letter saying she would 'help'my sister stay in apt. with 3 dc if sister unable to do so. I am just concerned because M & D's nest egg significantly down and much less income each month (i.e not enough for sis' rent and Mom's home health care).
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      08.11.09, 11:35 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - depends on whether there was a contract to do so. but if the parent needs the money (as in OP's hypothetical), i'm sure a court would say that warrants a rescission or modification.
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      08.11.09, 11:36 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
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  08.11.09, 11:37 AM [ | ]
  - college educated. entitled. back problems.
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    08.11.09, 11:45 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]