Q: If my grandmother is in an abusive relationship with My Grandfather and she refuses to leave him what if I left him
Is it illegal if I leave my Grandfather somewhere stranded so my Grandma wouldn't have to be abused by him anymore
A:
This sounds like a very bad idea, possibly abusing an elderly person.
Rather than take the law into your own hands, you might report your grandfather to Adult Protective Services and consult with an elder law attorney about how to protect your grandmother. You can locate one near you using the Find a Lawyer function on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. (www.naela.org)
Kiele Linroth Pace agrees with this answer
A: You would be risking a felony charge of Injury to an Elderly or Disabled Individual... Better to call the SAFE alliance or law enforcement.
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