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ToPe asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 1 decade ago

My dad's a gold-digger. What can i do to protect the family? Details for more info.?

He threatens to take all of the cash in my parents' account (for business) unless we agree to his terms, which is very much absurd. He's useless when it comes to work yet he asks for more which he does not deserve. What can i do against him? I wish i could kill him, but it would do more bad for our family. Yes, this case is that bad. Any help?

Update:

He threatens to take all of the cash in my parents' account (for business) unless we agree to his terms, which is very much absurd. He's useless when it comes to work yet he asks for more which he does not deserve. What can i do against him? I wish i could kill him, but it would do more bad for our family. Yes, this case is that bad. Any help?

@ Jennifer. The account is used in business, emptying it could bring disasters. Besides, dad is the one who has the right over the account since its registered under him.

What legal actions can you take? It's marriage. Conjugal properties are involved, as well as estate. I've been thinking of other legal actions as well, so far it's a losing one.

Update 2:

He wants more money for himself. He's currently raking in 3500 pesos / week (PHP) which is already more than enough since everything else (the usual expenses) are provided for, even international trips. The average salary today is at 15,000 a week for his level (my estimate - coz he's stupid with no college diploma).

So in conclusion? I bet he's with another woman who's very smart or someone else is teaching him - he's really not bright. So, what can i do now? ='c

Update 3:

@ mitchell. that's a pretty dumb suggestion you got there. i'm 20 years old as of now, and just finished college a month ago. taking money from our family business means lesser capital means lesser purchases means lesser income for the family.

Update 4:

to all: keep the answers flowing. i'm appreciating your points of view on this problem.

I've been telling her to get a lawyer as well, but she's been telling me that this problem only leads to separation of conjugal properties which mean she'll have to submit to him.

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  • Tina
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    This is something that has to be handled by a lawyer. You are only the son and there is nothing that you can do if you don't get a lawyer involved in this. If you really want to protect the family tell your mom to get a lawyer. And let a lawyer deal with this. A lawyer can advise your mom about what she needs to do.

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    If you are saying that your mom is going to submit to your dad then why don’t’ you talk to a lawyer. If you talk to a lawyer then he can tell you what can be done about this. I don’t think you should give up on this. Talk to a lawyer to see what you can do or ask what your mom needs to do. I have a feeling that your mom is afraid of your father. But if you take charge of the situation and see a lawyer then maybe you will have good news to give to your mom. My heart really goes out to you because this has to be so frustrating to see you dad hurt you guys this way. Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Stay out of it an go get your own Money. If your mother allowed it this long let her bare this burden. You should separate yourself from their house an this undo burden. If your Father cause your family to lose all at least you will have something that he can't get his hands on. Then you can make sure that your future isn't jeopardized by his foolishness. If you are a minor then you just leave the situation alone till you get old enough to take care of yourself.

  • 1 decade ago

    If it's so bad that you want to hurt him your MOTHER MUST speak to a lawyer to protect herself and the rest of the family. Why is he threatening to take the money? Sounds like a control freak not a gold digger. But you haven't given much info here...so what's the real story.

  • 1 decade ago

    Move your money into a separate account and/or take legal action.

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