QUESTION
Can I sue my mother and stepfather, who raised me since I was 9, be sued for the emotional, physical, and mental abuse?
Asked on Dec 08th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
More details to this question:
My stepfather was mentally and physically abusive to me from the ages of 9 through 18. I was 8 or 9 when my stepfather moved into our house. My mother was complacent by doing nothing to stop it. Essentially it has had a significant negative impact on my ability to become a well-adjusted adult, including a drug and alcohol abuse, alienation, therapists, hospitals, financially, in my marriage, in all of my family and friends' relationships, myself worth, and most importantly, my life in general, and much more, etc. I would like to sue them for damages. Thank you for your response and time.
5 ANSWERS
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
at
Francis John Cowhig
Update Your Profile
Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. Depending on how long ago this occurred, your claim may be barred by the statute of limitations. I strongly suggest that you contact an attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 11:34 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Not that I know of.
Answered on Dec 11th, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
at
Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
Update Your Profile
I am sorry for you situation but doubt you have a cause of action, with the opinion strengthened by the apparent passage of time.
Answered on Dec 11th, 2012 at 2:29 PM
Sure you can, just be prepared to cough up a couple hundred dollars per hour sin legal bills that your lawyer will need. Either that or your mother and stepfather better be dirty rich.
Answered on Dec 11th, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Deltona, FL
at
R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
Update Your Profile
You cannot blame your parents for the way they raised you, much less sue them.
Answered on Dec 11th, 2012 at 2:27 PM