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J asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 8 years ago

Guardianship Question?

I live in Michigan and I have legal guardianship over my mentally disabled sister and I make sure her bills are paid and her needs are met each month. Here's my concern. She pays 100% of the monthly rent which is $515 a month and he pays most of the electric bill. In my opinion I think my sisters boyfriend should be paying half of the rent and half of the electric bill and then I would pick up my sisters other half of the electric bill.

His excuse is that he pays the electric bill and he shouldn't have to pay rent. Then his next excuse is that the disability money that comes in for my sister each month is her money and she should decide. In my opinion, Yes, the monthly disability money is hers. But, There's a reason why the court appoints guardians is to stop people from taking advantage of vulnerable people that doesn't know any better and I don't think it's my sister's responsibility to carry her boyfriends burdens for him. He is able bodied, He can work. He seems to have money when he wants alcohol and cigarettes. But when it comes to getting down to business and taking care of responsibility. I feel like I'm stuck at a crossroads on what to do in this situation.

Update:

Serious Answers Please !!!!

Update 2:

My sisters boyfriend tells me that I don't know how to manage bills and what it's like to be on my own. Yet, I have two major credit cards that are pretty much paid off every month. Last time I looked my credit score was 761 (Excellent Range) and he thinks I don't know what it's like to pay bills and be on my own

Update 3:

She lives in her own apartment and I have put her and her boyfriend on notice that I'm not paying any further rent increases. Her income cannot be just devoted to just one man. She needs money for her needs as well

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  • 8 years ago

    You were appointed her guardian the thinking being you'd make better decisions than she does. If you force it with 50/50 will he move out? If so can she afford to live alone?

    She's already in an unequal situation but it's the status quo.

  • 8 years ago

    Does she have her own place and he lives with her or something? Idt there is much you can really do unless she decides to leave him unless something illegal is going on. Seems like he is using her to me

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