my uncle has guardianship of my brother and sister.  His wife has hit my sister. legally does she have the right?
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A legal guardian can delegate the right to discipline the child to his/her spouse, but nowadays hitting a child is often considered child abuse.  Simple spanking is probably all right depending on the age of the child and the severity of the punishment.
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BEFORE YOU READ THIS,  You accept that I am just giving my opinion, and NOT giving legal advice, else you should NOT read further.  You agree not to act on my opinions stated herein, and seek the council of a legal professional when ultimately making a decision to act.\n\nREVISED.  He has children with your sister?  She is an idiot for allowing him to be a deadbeat.  And he is a lowlife, but not the only lowlife in the world.  They are all over the place.  So...What are you going to do? I feel for you and your situation. I understand how difficult it might be to move, but what choice do you have?  You have to consider your own well being.  If the house belongs to your family, and you sister seems to be in control of the house.  AND chooses to allow him to stay, then what OTHER options are there?  Your sister has to do the kicking out.  You can do it, but it seems you are not in a position to defend yourself.  You need to bring in someone who can help, either law enforcement, or otherwise.  A rich friend or Strong Friend to Kick his A%% out of there.\nThat said...\n\nYOu didn't say who he threatened.  You?  If so, you really need to get out of there, even if you are not convinced he would cause you harm.  If someone says it, they are capable of acting on it.  You don't need to stay there, and yes if he said he would cause you bodily harm, you can call the authorities and have him charged for assault.  Sadly, the police don't and won't do much for you on this. The laws are set up to protect the guilty.  Without witness it is him agains you.  Remember that.  You are in a no win situation really.\n\nYour sister has made a choice to be with this person.\nYOU NEED TO MOVE OUT...\nWhat you do after that is up to you.(pressing charges for instance)\n\nIf you feel she is in danger , call the police.\nIf you feel her kids are in danger call Child Protective Services. (remember they can make someone's life miserable), so don't do that unless you truly feel the kids are in danger.\n\nIMPORTANTLY this is my opinion, and any ideas given here must be taken as such.  If you want real legal advise, you should consult with an attorney in your area of jusisdiction.\n\nYou don't like this guy, and it sounds like you have a good reason, but you NEED to remember, your sister has made the choice to have him there.  YOU can leave. You don't have to stay there, and even if it is an inconvenience, you move and find a more peaceful place to live.  Better for you in the end anyways.\n\nSOrry for you, but you chose to (OR NOT TO) live there.  Your sister is a big girl, let her make her own decisions.\nYou never stated her feelings about this.  Is she scared to kick him out?  Again, if so, she needs to get law enforcement involved.  Restraining orders are a start.  At least then if he shows up, he can be arrested.  This is not an easy situation.  You should try to find as much support as you can BEFORE making moves.\n\nI know this is to the point and a bit sharp, but those are the  real life choices you have to make.  Good luck and best wishes to you!\n\nMove out.
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I feel so bad for you in this situation.  You should tell a trusted family member (dad, grandma, aunt, etc.) how you're being treated and how you feel.  She has absolutely no right to treat you badly.  If she does physically harm you, call the cops.  Sorry if I'm not much help, but one last thing;  DO NOT COMMIT SUICIDE!  I'm serious.  Good luck, I hope things improve.
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if he gives a quit claim deed and she accepts, then she owns the house. The brother has to sue the husband for damages from him relinquishing his rights to the property to the wife.\n\nHere's a question for you: Is this a community property state and did the husband sign a contract with his brother without his wife's signature? ;)\n\nRegards
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Look in the phone book under Legal Aid. That's where I would start. My sisters soon to be Ex pulled the same garbage but didn't get away with it.
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You need to tell your dad all of what you've written here and then your mom and her gf need to be investigated by child welfare.  You're a child and shouldn't have to take the responsibility of protecting your sisters -- that's your dad's job but he can't do what is right if he doesn't know what is going on.\n\nADDITIONAL THOUGHTS:\n\nWhy have criminal charges not been brought against those who perpetrated abuse against you?\n\nIf you have already reported this to the police and child welfare and your sister's deny that anything is happening, then there is very little you can do.  At some point your sisters may get fed up with the abuse and report it themselves.   All you can do is let them know that should they need you and Dad in the future, that you'll be there for them.  But no, I don't think you should stay home from college to protect them especially if they don't want your protection.
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Well- if you look in the Yellow Pages under "Attorneys" you should find a whole crapload of them willing to represent her, for a fee.  Why does she need representation for what happened to your brother, anyway?  Sounds like he should not have fled the police.
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You need to say something to your mom and your aunt.  It would probably be best if you could tell them at the same time.  You should also try to get your sister to tell them as well.  What this man is doing is NOT RIGHT.  It is a crime, and could lead to something worse.  You need to let them know what is going on as soon as possible.
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Where in the world do you live?  I have never heard of a man being able to kick a wife and 3 children out of their home.  Have you talked to a lawyer, are any of your children also his biological children, if not you could have problems, bless the little children who have to go through emotional pain caused by care less adults.\n\nBlubla
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This is wrong. No one should be hit or abused. I know what your brother has been through. Ask your brother what his opinions is about this. He needs to decide his future and feelings. This is a crime!!
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I am assuming that you had legal custody and he had visitation rights?  \nTo my knowledge that should not effect her ability to get services from the state.  As long as she is a resident of IL she should continue getting benefits.  The only people that would care who has legal custody is you, her, and her dad.\nKeep in mind - if she lives with him - you could be liable for child-support payments to her dad.
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It all depends on if your mother had a will or not? If she did, is your brother the executor to the estate? was the money left in trust to you? Was your brother given power of attorny?\n You would be better off to ask an attorny, then to ask questions on yahoo reguarding these matters, and you ask the question like we all have crystal balls...I SEE A MAN... HE IS TRYING TO STEAL FROM YOUR MOTHERS ESTATE.. I mean come on, How are we supposed to know. Like I said "Seek the advice of an attorny"
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its their own life.....let them do what they want.....the brother should be aware of his wifes whereabouts.....if u tell one the other might blame u for things.....and u'll be the center of the mess (and perhaps the divorces')
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Wow, you've got to get the heck out of that house. Is she your legal guardian or something? Call DHS and tell them what is going on. If you're an adult, then find a friend or other relative you can stay with for a while. \n  If you cannot leave, and I do understand how it's hard to fully grasp someone else's situation... then ask a neighbor if you can use their address for job applications. Just tell them your sister isn't right in the head and you have to get a job to support everyone. Then do NOT put your number on job applications. Maybe the same neighbor will allow you to use their land phone number and they can pass the message on to you and you can call them back when your sister is sleeping. Either way, you sis needs some serious help. Call mental health facilities and see what can be done.\n  Best of luck to you.. and stay away from pork and eat lots of fresh garlic until you can get back on your meds.
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If the marriage was not procured by fraud, mistake, illegality or duress, then it is possible for a spouse omitted from a testator's will to challenge the distribution of the estate and obtain an intestate share for herself. The specific rules vary from State to State.\n\nHowever, spousal support is the right to be supported by the future efforts of the paying spouse, and as your uncle is apparently deceased, he has no future earning capacity. Therefore, the woman cannot obtain "support" from the estate, except to the extent that the estate may be contained by an income producing trust; in which case, the spouse could petition for an intestate share of that trust income. \n\nThis would not be financial support, however, and it would not last only one year. Rather, it would last as long as the trust continued to pay income.\n\nWhich, I'm sure, is not what you wanted to read. But, that's the law.
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I would suggest that you go into the house and get any papers that you might need.  You are not entering illegally as you have a key and your uncle doesn't want his son to deal with it.  You will have to let the solicitor know.  I've been in a similar position and in the end i decided i loved my grandad more than my aunt  so i was going to do what he wanted and not worry about upsetting my aunt and going against her and my mothers wishes. I am happy that I did.
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Get in touch with CFS, and determine the situation. Most agencies prefer to place children with relatives when possible as opposed to foster homes. In a bad situation, they pull the kids & worry about placement later. Depending on just what your brother-in-law did to warrant removal, you may have to cut contact with him to get temporary custody. There is a good chance CFS will be happy to hear from you. If they are not, you probably will need a family law attorney in Alberta (the lawyer needs to be accredited in the courts of the province where the child was removed, assuming Canada works like the US that way). \n\nA friend if mine had a similar situation, her nieces were removed from their parents, and she had to travel to where they lived, but she did get temporary, and then permanent, custody. Good Luck!