Common Family Conflicts Questions
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Can I get my house back after deeding it to my children?
There is no legal or financial answer for the worst of what you’re feeling now: anger and frustration and hurt over what feels like your sons’ mean-spirited refusal to give you the help you need. This perception may extend to more than their refusal to deed back the house to you, so you would be wel... -
My father's wife is verbally abusing him, is there anything we can do to help?
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I won't want to lose dad's house, how can I get my brother to comply?
This situation requires that you hire a local attorney to advise and represent you. In most states the executor has a legal duty to post the will with the court and provide you with a copy -- and there are penalties imposed on the executor if he fails to do so... -
How can I deal with my increasingly embarrassing mother in public?
Let's start by addressing your mother's health. Anytime you notice a striking shift in someone's behavior, particularly an elderly person's, you should rule out medical issues. It's easy to forget about medical issues, because they're often invisible. If your mother has not had a full medical exam recently, see if you can arrange for one... -
What rights do I have to see my father?
Practically speaking, your best chance to visit with your father will be to try to smooth things over with your sister. It sounds as if the two of you are on a rocky path—and in truth, may never see eye to eye or become buddies. But she may be able to be convinced that you have your father’s best int... -
What can I do if my family decides not to notify me of my loved one's hospitalization?
It depends. What has happened among you and your family members so that they don't want you to know about your loved one's hospitalization? -
Are brain aneurysms hereditary?
The likelihood of you having a brain aneurysm if one of your family members has one is rare, unless the aneurysm is caused by a hereditary disorder like polycystic kidney disease. Current recommendations state that if two or more family members (first degree relatives) have a aneurysm, then other family members should get screened with an MRI... -
Can I cash a small check made out to my parents, who are both deceased?
Unfortunately, you can’t cash the check made out to your parents now that they are deceased—even if you were named as the agent in their powers of attorney, and even if those powers went into effect during their lifetimes. -
Who is responsible for my ex's care?
There are filial responsibility laws in just over half the states that specify that adult children are legally responsible for providing necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention if their parents are indigent, which may or may not apply in your situation. -
if my mother and father are legally married but separated, do they still remain legally obligated to each other?
These possibilities do not depend on your parents’ marital status. -
How do I confront my mother about her smoking without pressuring her to quit?
It is difficult to confront a parent about major issues. One of the normal transitions of middle life is adjusting your relationship with your parents into a peer to peer, rather than adult to child. -
My mom's siblings are acusing her or spending too much of grandma's money, what should we do?
First, you want to look objectively at the standards for elder abuse, to understand how an accusation like this would be evaluated by a court. Most likely your mother’s siblings would have to prove the accusation that your mother abused your grandmot... -
How to do about wife who takes 88 year old husband out to dinner despite poor behavior?
Your question about bad behavior of 88 year old at restaurants, is a hard one to answer. It seems that the husband must have some sort of dementia that results in a behavioral problem, but you really do not say. If he has always misbehaved, then the answer would be different. -
What should I do about my sibling complains about caregiving but doesn't let me help?
Sounds like you are really frustrated! I think your sibling cannot 'let go' of caregiving enough to share tasks with you. Here is what you can do to help: LISTEN. Just listen. Do not offer advice. Listen. She may be so overwhelmed that what is needed is simply someone to unload onto, someone to listen without being judgmental or trying to second guess... -
Is there anyway we can see my father in the hospital if his wife doesn't want us to?
In 1996, a law was passed called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), requiring the strict confidentiality of a patient's health information. When your father was admitted to the hospital, his wife became his decision maker, since he was too ill to communicate his choices... -
How can I get my mother-in-law out of the house with out upsetting my husband?
You're experiencing a common struggle with family conflict around living with a parent. There are few situations in which this goes perfectly. What can you do about it? -
How can I convince my mother's doctor to keep her out of a rehab facility?
This is a little hard to answer without having more details, but a few things come to mind. Have you tried an honest and direct talk with your mom's doctor, expressing your observations about her prior experience in rehab? Are there other family members who can join you at this talk, offering their support... -
How do I deal with my wife's resentment over the time I spend with my elderly father?
Your father is fortunate to have a son so committed to his well-being. Striking a balance between caring for aging parents and being there for your own family is never a simple matter. When we talk about the right way to care for ailing elders, there are no perfect answers, because what we're really... -
How can I get my 85 year old father to stop yelling at my mother?
It's great that you're concerned about your mother and want to protect her. I hope you'll be able to accomplish this -- both for her sake and for the sake of their marriage. -
Should we bring my 100 year-old grandmother to a family reunion?
A few details would help me answer your question. First of all, does your grandmother want to go to the reunion? Secondly, does she have many other opportunities to see family members? Finally, how long and taxing will the trip be?
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