Q: How do we get rid of a so-called son-in-law who bullies us (my wife and I) constantly?
He bullies us for any tiniest incident and makes it into a major argument whereby he gets up into our faces (6 inches or closer) and starts to yell. My wife and I (I'm 78 and my 72) are afraid he will do something physical because he has beat his wife (my daughter) in the past. He wants us to do something so that he can claim physical abuse. He is over 6' tall and over 280 pounds.
My wife has had two valves replaced in her heart and becomes agitated, blood pressure skyrockets, becomes weak and dizzy, afraid etc.
He has already destroyed the bedroom and bathroom, also goes to our back porch, and coughs while smoking and spits or throws up all over that porch. He thinks we will not do anything and we were told that he will claim COPD and get us for what he says is Black mold in the bathroom. But we think he has emphysema but does not quit smoking (including Marijuana) so we don't think he has a leg to stand on. What can we do? There's more we can give, even neighbors complaints.
A: This sounds like elder abuse. You need to get an attorney as soon as possible to protect you. Get a restraining order. If your son-in-law is living with you (and it sounds like he is), you can kick him out in a day or two. Please do not try to do this on your own. The situation sounds volatile. Take care.
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