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Hearing loss can often come with a price tag.
Its natural to safeguard them as much as possible, and want reimbursement from the person who ruins them.
But what if that someone is yourfamily member?
This is the dilemma this person faced.
Luckily, hearing aids can improve the quality of life for many people.
That is if they have not been drenched in pool water lately.
As lawyer Daniel Taylorwrites, people should consider alternatives before suing a family member.
It might be beneficial to consider whether its worth jeopardizing relationships over that sum of money.
Perhaps the biggest problem might be what the rest of the family will think and do.
Taylor claims that, in most cases, legal disputes between family members force others to choose a side.
Experts say that suing a relative should be the last resort.
Some recommend an alternative solution a mediation attorney.
Mediatorslistento both sides and help reach a solution that seems fair to both parties.
In aprevious interviewforBored Panda, Financial TherapistNathan Astle LMFT, CFT ITMnoted that money complicates all kinds of relationships.
In general, I recommend keeping family andfriendshipsseparate from money if it’s possible for you to.
That can really mess with our brains.
Instead of a verbal conversation, he also recommends dealing with this in writing.
Heitman offered a possible script: I dont know all the details of your financial situation.
So if you’re able to repay it sometime soon, that would be great.
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