Q: As a widow and mother of a fatherless child, I have been defrauded by a man promising marriage and adoption.
Nine years ago, I was widowed and my three year old son was made fatherless. Shortly after that event, a malignant narcissist came into our lives. He has emotionally abused and abandoned me and my now 11 year old son only to come back later, promise he had changed, promise marriage and adoption and then break his promises all over again. I feel I have been defrauded. He moved into my home which I owned outright. Then, to take "financial leadership" of our family, he purchased my home from me. Now, in addition to breaking his promises of marriage and adoption he has asked us to move out of "his" house. Widows and fatherless children are a protected class of people, biblically. Do the courts offer protection and restorative justice for harm in circumstances such as this? In addition to wasting my time and causing harm to both me and to my son, this man, with his perpetual discards of me and badmouthing of me, has damaged my reputation in my community.
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Under California law, a person who has been defrauded may have legal options to seek justice and restitution. One option is to file a civil lawsuit against the individual for fraud and breach of contract. Additionally, if the individual has committed any criminal acts, such as theft or embezzlement, the victim may report those crimes to law enforcement for investigation and potential prosecution.
As a widow and mother of a fatherless child, you may also be eligible for certain protections and benefits under the law. For example, there are certain programs and resources available to help widows and their children with financial assistance, healthcare, and other needs.
It is important to speak with an attorney who specializes in family law, fraud, and other related areas to determine what legal options may be available to you. They can provide guidance on how to proceed with legal action and may be able to help you seek justice and restitution for the harm you have suffered.
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